Patriarchal ideology influenced the family gender discrimination
WANG LINJIE
1509853T-A111-0043
School of Humanities and Arts
ABSTRACT: Gender discrimination still exists in contemporary China. The aim of this study is to explore the influence of patriarchal ideology on the gender discrimination in the family. 102 people participated in the research. The result of this study shows that the relationship between patriarchal ideology and family’s gender discrimination is very close. This research can help the public to know much about the family’s gender discrimination.
Keywords:Gender discrimination; son preference; economic development
Introduction
(1) The purpose of the study The aim of this study is to explore the influence of patriarchal
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Sexism can affect any gender, but it is particularly documented as affecting women and girls (Wikipedia, 2016). Gender discrimination exists in many aspects. For example, gender bias in employment, education, and the legal system (Stuart Oskamp, 2000). However, the gender discrimination in the family is still a hot issue. In the patrilineal family, the family was only defined by male, this family system led to the strong son preference and discrimination against women(李树茁,1998). The gender discrimination is also related to the regional economy. Owing of suffering low economic development and traditional culture 's influence,gender perspective on traditional family in rural China exists many differentia(晏月平 & 廖炼忠, 2001). The gender discrimination in the family is a very serious problem in China. It really deserves to make a research.
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