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Gender Equality

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Is gender Equality a Myth or Reality? The concept of gender equality has been a prominent topic in popular culture for quite some time now. But what does it really mean, and is it even achievable at this point in human history? What barriers prevent society from achieving true gender equality if any exist at all? These are questions that have plagued scholars, activists, and civilians alike around the world. To answer them adequately, we would need to undergo an extensive exploration of their many facets. To scratch the surface, let’s consider several fundamental aspects of gender inequality as they appear today throughout different institutions in our societies—businesses, governments, and communities come to mind first. Gender discrimination often manifests itself through unequal access to education opportunities, health resources or political representation, despite being illegal by many national laws around the world; likewise, cases remain where women receive lower wages than me...