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Less Political Representation

The document discusses various aspects of gender inequality, highlighting the lack of political representation for women, disparities in healthcare access, and educational inequalities. It notes that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and clinical studies, leading to worse health outcomes, particularly for marginalized groups. Additionally, it addresses the prevalence of gender-based violence and the unequal distribution of household responsibilities, emphasizing the significant unpaid labor women contribute globally.

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Less Political Representation

The document discusses various aspects of gender inequality, highlighting the lack of political representation for women, disparities in healthcare access, and educational inequalities. It notes that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and clinical studies, leading to worse health outcomes, particularly for marginalized groups. Additionally, it addresses the prevalence of gender-based violence and the unequal distribution of household responsibilities, emphasizing the significant unpaid labor women contribute globally.

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Less Political

Representation
Men have dominated the political world for centuries, while other
genders lack significant representation. Based on data from January
2023, it would take another 130 years for women to achieve gender
equality in the world’s highest positions of power. Only 17
countries have a female Head of State, while 19 have a female
Head of Government. Several obstacles make political
representation difficult, such as gender-imbalanced funding,
discriminatory election rules, and gender stereotypes surrounding
political ambition and power.
Worse Healthcare
Gender often affects a person’s access to quality healthcare. Bias
is a big reason why. According to research, women are less
represented in leadership, less represented in clinical studies,
and less likely to have their symptoms taken seriously. Factors
like race contribute to these issues. As an example, Black women
in the United States are much more likely to die in childbirth
compared to white women. Trans people are also affected by
gender inequality in healthcare. They’re much more likely to
endure discrimination and lower-quality treatments, which leads
to worse health outcomes.
UNEQUAL EDUCATION
• Education access plays a huge role in gender inequality. When
girls don't get the same opportunities as boys, she rest of their
lives. A lack of education can lead to poorly-pald and
darigerous jobs, Increased risks for ge health. Studies have
shown linke between good education and improved health not
only for women, but their c education have been narrowing
for years, but certain parts of the world still struggle. As an
example, vinice ti Afghanistan, most gris have been banned
from receluing any education beyond the sixth grade.
Increased Violence
Gender-based violence is one of the most persistent global problems.
Based on data from the World Health Organization, at least 1 in 3
women have experienced sexual or physical violence. That includes
violence perpetrated by an intimate partner or someone who isn’t
their partner. Most jarringly, 1 in 4 of those women experience
violence between 15-24 years old. Because many women do not
report abuse because of stigma or fears of retaliation, gender-based
violence is most likely more prevalent than reported. Trans people
and others who do not conform to gender binaries also face
increased risks of violence.
Unequal Household
Responsibilities
Gender inequality can manifest in the unequal distribution
of household responsibilities. Within a single home, it may
not seem significant, but globally, women perform more
hours of unpaid work childcare, cleaning, cooking, etc.
than men. When combined, women perform 12.5 billion
hours of work without pay. They subsidize labor that keeps
families afloat, supports the economy, and fills in for social
services. These responsibilities also give women less time
to work for money.

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