From Gender Division to Gender Integration: Rethinking the Role of Education in the Workplace Within the Binary Gender System
Abstract
In recent years, with the advancement of social development and globalization, the issue of gender equality has gradually become the focus of wide attention in all sectors of society. Although many countries and regions have made some achievements in promoting gender equality, the relationship between gender division of labor and education is still controversial and insufficient. This paper analyzes the dual role of education in promoting and challenging gender equality, focusing on the shaping and impact of education systems on gender roles in different cultural contexts. Through a comparative study of education models and gender status in BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and Japan, this paper concludes that although education plays a positive role in improving women's access to education and promoting gender identity in society, the entrenched gender roles still limit its effect. Based on this finding, this paper proposes to further optimize education policies, enhance gender awareness training, and promote innovation in educational content to promote the full realization of gender equality.
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