most humans believe in equality‚ a system in which every individual is treated the same regardless of their gender‚ sexual orientation‚ beliefs‚ etc. While it is evident that society has not reached this point‚ it must be noted how differences among groups of people can separate them into categories. These categories that groups of people fall under in society are what make up stratification‚ or a system of different hierarchies in society. Stratification leads to social inequality because it separates
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decades (World Bank‚ 2001). While economic growth is essential for development‚ this is hardly an end in itself. In order to derive benefits of growth‚ it is important to recognize the interdependence between social and economic policies and promote their integration. Unfortunately social sector development has been an area of neglect by successive governments over a long period. In fact‚ this underdevelopment of human capital is a serious concern facing Pakistan at present. Poverty has been defined
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Social mobility is the ability of individual or groups to move within the social hierarchy with changes in income‚ occupation education etc. Whereby social equality is when all members of a society attain equal treatment‚ opportunity and access to resources. Equal opportunity also known as meritocracy has evolved over the years. This has been done in such a way that everyone can now benefit from it. One main factor that has promoted this meritocracy is education and it has been affected by factors
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difference between caste and class societies is that in a class-based society there is social mobility. (a) What is meant by the term social mobility? [2] Social mobility refers to the upwards or downwards movement across the social hierarchy. (b) Describe two ways in which a person can achieve a higher social position. [4] If a person works hard and has strong willpower and willingness to move up the social ladder he/she will work very hard to achieve this and may end up getting a promotion
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Equality and Hierarchy Hierarchy and equality are seen throughout the ancient world. Equality can be defined as sameness or justice. Hierarchy is defined as “a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority” ("The Definition of Hierarchy"). Certain societies can be more egalitarian and others can be more hierarchal. Either way‚ in order to have a successful society‚ equality‚ hierarchy‚ or both must be present. Equality and hierarchy
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societal institutions‚ and markets forces: political commitment at international and national level is essential to institute policies that can trigger social change and to allocate the resources necessary to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. Goal number 3 of the Millennium Development Goals {MDGs} focuses on promoting gender equality and empowerment of women. The specific target under this goal is to eliminate gender disparity in primary and in all levels of education not later than
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Gender equality‚ also known as sex equality‚ sexual equality or equality of the genders‚ refers to the view that men and women should receive equal treatment‚ and should not be discriminated against based on gender‚ unless there is a sound biological reason for different treatment. This is the objective of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights‚ which seeks to create equality in law and in social situations‚ such as in democratic activities and securing equal pay for equal work
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Count: 4564 Gender Equality in Education and Poverty Reduction Abstract This paper discusses the concept of gender equality‚ its application in national development plan and in education in Nepal. It gives the glimpse of gender parity and equality situation in education. It also shares the reasons achieving EFA as well as MDGs goals and thereby analyzes the causes of not achieving gender equality in education. It advocates for application of substantive equality – equality in outcome - approach
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Daughter of Eve is in Trouble in Pakistan Gender Equality Remains A Myth Women Are Marginalized in Pakistan. Parity of Women with Men But Only in Books Not in Reality Women Empowerment is A Dream Far From Reality Female Gender Discrimination is Deteriorating the Process of Social Amelioration Outline: Introduction: What is Gender Inequality: A) Women are suffering from social injustice in education opportunities‚ health facilities‚ social prestige‚ property inheritance and religious esteem
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BARRIERS TO GENDER EQUALITY IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION Gender mainstreaming is a synthesizing concept that addresses the well being of women and men. It is a strategy that is central to the interests of the whole community. The Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing 1995 pushed the dialogue on gender mainstreaming to the fore at an international level and was endorsed by the 1995 Beijing
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