Gender equality is still a global issue that many parties continue to fight for. But unfortunately, according to a report from the World Economic Forum, it is estimated that it will take almost 136 more years to achieve gender equality in the world. The report was taken by looking at four sectors, namely economic participation and opportunity, education, health, and political empowerment.
There are still many injustices that women have to face in their daily lives. The existence of double standards or double standards from the community is a challenge in itself.
Double standard is a term to describe conditions in which a different set of principles is applied to a situation that is in principle the same. It is often used to describe a treatment in which one group is given more freedom than the other. An example can be seen in gender inequality.
Here are some double standards that are still often experienced by women. Check out the reviews!
Husband Praised When Raising Children, But It Becomes Normal for Wives
A 1998 study in Psychology of Women Quarterly found that husbands are more likely to be praised and admired when they are involved in parenting. This double standard has been deeply rooted in society until now.
When a mother takes care of her children, society assumes that this is what is expected of a mother figure. However, when a husband helps with child care, whether feeding or changing diapers, it is considered an extraordinary achievement. In fact, both father and mother, must jointly take care of and care for their child.
'Dad Bod' is considered attractive, but women are expected to be slim
Dad bod is a term for men with a body that is not too fat but has a distended stomach and slightly visible arm and stomach muscles. This body shape is considered attractive, and not a few women like this dad bod.
But on the other hand, women who have just given birth seem to be required to get their ideal body back. Not a few women who struggle desperately to make her body slim again after childbirth in various ways. Usually, this is caused by demands from the community, not infrequently even from the closest people.
Parenting Responsibilities Passed on to Women
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 2.5 million women quit their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because many schools and daycares have been forced to stop operating due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, about 1.8 million men quit their jobs. This significant difference is evidence that most women are responsible for raising children.
"Women tend to occupy more important positions at work, and that is something that often cannot be done from home. They have to get out [of the house]," said Liz Elting, founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, quoted from Insider.
Even if a mother works from home, they will do it while caring for and caring for the child, which is not an easy thing.
Community Demands at Married Age
There are many demands of society that are directed at women. And it seems as if these demands must be obeyed, if not, then get ready to be the subject of gossip. For example, a woman aged 24 and over may be haunted by the question of when to get married.
According to the community, this is the ideal age for women to get married. If you are late in marriage, you will be labeled as unsold, too picky, and other judgmental assumptions. Meanwhile, for men, if they are not married until their 30s, it is considered normal. In fact, it is said to be a mature age.