Social Justice Prezi: Gender Inequality

Gender inequality is a major issue, especially in third world countries. The physical qualities and historical responsibilities of each gender attribute to why there is inequality between sexes.

In many countries women aren't given or able gain any powerin the government which makes it difficult to change the situation. Approximately 70%  of the World's poor people are female and in Niger, 1 in 7 women die of maternal death. In Third world countries, women are treated differently to men and poorly in terms of education, health and legal rights. In the past more so, but still now in poorer countries women are often paid less than men, forced to marry, not given the same education opportunities, forced to work as a slave or sexually/physically abused.

Gender Equality refers to the equal valuing of men and women and their contribution to society. It allows each gender to overcome prejudice and have fair opportunities in life. There are many people and organisations helping to reduce gender inequality and promote gender equality.

Some things that are being done about gender inequality include:

• International Womens Day highlights equal rights for women
• International day for the elimination of violence against women
• The Australian agency for International development is working with other countries to address inequality
•  Goal 3 of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals is to promote gender equality and empower women