Analytical Thinking

What is Analytical Thinking?

The critical assessment of a scenario or problem.

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Gender Inequality in Canada: Through an Anthropological Lens

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Abstract

One of the most predominant forms of social stratification that exists in Canada and around the world is gender inequality. This composition disseminates the social stratification of gender inequality in Canada through an anthropological lens. The transfer of domains of experience in Canada can influence the perceptions of gender resulting in gender inequality in society. That is to say, the transfer of domains of experience is the application of one’s knowledge from experience to another aspect of their life. This is displayed by the institutionalized inequality toward women through the example of the stereotypical assumption that women’s competency of driving is deemed inadequate compared to men. Presently, social constructions of men and women has presented social constraints on women and individuals of different gender identities. Further, societal expectations based on these social constructs has imposed pressure and a threat to one’s individuality to those who are different gender identities. Also, agents of socialization has caused the implications of gender discrimination in Canadian society. For instance, beauty ideals portrayed in marketing has produced a social hierarchy and bullying among young women. Gender inequality is a reoccurring issue of inequality that has imposed strict social standards on women and people of different gender identities.

Results

Through this essay, I was able utilize my analytical thinking through anthropological lens on the topic of gender inequality in Canada. Based on my anthropological thinking, I analyzed using the concept of the transfer of domains of experience which is the application of one’s knowledge from experience to another aspect of their life. In addition, I learned how social constructs of the gender binary of men and women imposes pressures on women from my anthropology class which led me to synthesize that social constructions of men and women produces gender inequality. With my sociological knowledge, I examined agents of socialization such as media displays gender inequality that can be implicated in society. Moreover, I provided examples of gender inequality in Canada to demonstrate my anthropological thinking. My anthropological understanding of culture, gender, media, inclusivity was expressed by this composition.

Reflection

From this essay, I applied my anthropological knowledge and thinking to examine the social stratification of gender inequality in Canada. This application of my anthropological thinking allowed me to evoke my understanding of gender inequality and my anthropological knowledge such as domains of experience, social constructions, intersectionality and agents of socialization. Furthermore, I was able to exercise my initiative for gender equality and feminism. In the workplace and in my everyday life, I am committed to addressing gender inequality and the oppression of women. Especially, knowing that women and people of different cultural backgrounds experience situations differently through the concept of intersectionality. Moreover, I would address equity and equality concerns using my diverse knowledge in sociology, anthropology, social issues and health studies. In such, I would view health not only through medical perspective but study the social, political, cultural, and biological factors that influence one’s health and well-being. My anthropological analysis of gender inequality in Canada provided me the expertise in practicing the anthropological perspective in order to gain a better perception of any scenario involving people and society. Indeed, in any workplace I am compelled to address social injustices and equity concerns in order to ensure the health and well-being of individuals in the workplace.