Study on the Social Reproduction of Gender Gap in Family, School and Workspace

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10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_20How to use a DOI?

Keywords

gender gap; symbolic interactionalism; gender script

Abstract

This paper explores the social reproduction of gender gap through the perspective of symbolic interactionism, highlighting the interaction between traditional and egalitarian gender roles in family, school, and workplace. Despite significant progress made by women in education, the gender gap remains prevalent, especially in the STEM field, and is further amplified by occupational segregation and the glass ceiling effect. Additionally, women face unbalanced housework and childcare responsibilities in family life, and some still experience motherhood penalty, which limit women’s advancement opportunities. The article stresses the need to recognize the underlying social structures that reinforce gender inequality and to create a more inclusive environment.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jiao Wang
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/03/28
TI  - Study on the Social Reproduction of Gender Gap in Family, School and Workspace
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Social Sciences and Educational Development (ICOSSED 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 183
EP  - 193
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_20
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