Gender equality has become an important issue in today's society. However, despite the progress we have made in many areas, traditional perceptions of gender still largely influence gender power relations in real life. Li Yinhe, a famous Chinese sexologist, once pointed out that the traditional concept of gender still has a strong influence and shaping force on gender power relations in reality. So, how should we understand this view?
First, we need to recognize that gender is a socio-cultural phenomenon that has been formed over a long period of historical development. In China, the traditional concept of gender is mainly reflected in the following aspects: First, the concept of male superiority and inferiority of women, believing that men should be higher than women in terms of social status and family status;The second is the concept that men should take on the responsibility of providing for their families, while women should take care of their families at homeThe third is the concept that men and women are fundamentally different in terms of personality, ability and interests, and therefore should engage in different jobs and activities.
These traditional notions of gender have largely influenced gender power relations in real life. First, the idea of male superiority and inferiority gives men an advantage in social and family status. In the family, men are usually the head of the family and can decide the big and small affairs of the family, while women tend to be subservient to the wishes of men. In the workplace, men also tend to be able to get higher positions and better pay, while women tend to be in a lower position. This gender inequality limits women's development space to a large extent, making it difficult for them to realize their own values.
Second, the concept of male dominance and female dominance makes men take on the responsibility of providing for the family in the family, while women are expected to take care of their families at home. This division of labor largely limits women's career development and makes it difficult for them to make breakthroughs in the workplace. At the same time, this perception also makes women take on more housework and childcare responsibilities in the family, which undoubtedly increases their burden.
Thirdly, the perception of the distinction between men and women makes it fundamentally different between men and women in terms of personality, abilities and interests. This perception has led to a widespread perception that men are better suited for manual and technical work, while women are better suited for jobs such as education, health and social services. This occupational division largely limits women's development and makes it difficult for them to succeed in the workplace.
So, how can we change this traditional view of gender?First, we need to strengthen advocacy and education on gender equality. Through various means, such as school education, publicity, etc., more people can realize the importance of gender equality, so as to raise people's awareness of gender equality. At the same time, we also need to strengthen the legal system for gender discrimination, protect women's rights and interests through legal means, and combat gender discrimination.
Second, we need to promote gender equality within the family. In the family, we should abandon the concept of male superiority and inferiority, respect women's opinions and needs, and let them play a greater role in the family. At the same time, we need to promote the division of labor within the family, so that both men and women can participate in housework and child-rearing work, and share the responsibilities of the family.
Finally, we need to break down the notion that there is a difference between men and women and encourage women to make breakthroughs in the workplace. We should respect women's choices and support them to develop their careers in all fields. At the same time, we should provide more training and development opportunities for women to help them improve their abilities and qualities to succeed in the workplace.
In short, the traditional concept of gender still has a strong influence and shaping force on the real gender power relations. In order to achieve gender equality, we need to change the traditional concept of gender and promote the development of gender equality. Only in this way can we truly achieve gender equality and allow everyone to play their part in an equal environment.