A Cross-Cultural Perspective on the Interactive Mechanisms Between Social Structures and Gender Inequality
Abstract
The matter of gender equality has grown to become a major concern around the world. Nevertheless, there is still gender inequality, although it is expressed in various cultural and social systems. This article examines the multiple and tied determinants of gender inequality and focuses on the presence of social organization, cultural construct and institutional patterns. It uses a multi-dimensional method to review the case studies in Northern Europe, South Asia, and Africa to illustrate how gender hierarchies are maintained in diverse ways. The study shows that the inclusive policy of Nordic countries has reached steps in terms of gender equality, South Asian societies grapple with the concept of patriarchy, and matrilineal societies of Africa provide alternative gender models that become more and more endangered. Literature is also used in reinforcing as well as criticizing the inequalities of genders. The paper has highlighted the necessity of culturally and institutionally sensitive intervention to counter gender disparity, and supports the significance of cross-cultural sensitivity in the formulation of gender equality policies. However, the study is constrained by the fact that it is based on a few regions, and future researchers can develop the geographical coverage to a wider scope of cultural environments to gain a more comprehensive perspective on gender inequality in the world.
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