Research Proposal

Gender Related Issues in Business

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Abstract

In this research study we will try to analyze the gender related issues that are faced in business world. The main focus of the study would be to highlight the problems and issues based on gender in the context of business. Gender related issues are growing in the business sector; therefore it needs to be given extreme importance.

Table of Contents

Introduction4

Literature Review5

Perception of Gender5

Legal Issues5

Male privilege5

Male privilege in the United States of America6

Employment Conditions7

Methodology8

Conclusion8

References9

Gender Related Issues in Business

Introduction

In this study the gender related issues occurred in the workplace are analyzed in depth. Nowadays, there is no organization which is not welcoming gender diversity and which does not encourage the inclusion of both genders while making any of the company decisions or offering promotional opportunities. The organizations, which do not promote gender equality, are always found facing law suits based on gender issues.

The number of women workers have increased in the business sector, this have created problem for the organizations in managing the gender diversity. Both male and female workers have certain requirements that need to be well addressed by the businesses. Basically the term gender refers to the cultural expectations based on the roles and behaviors of males and females. Gender is a term that differentiates an individual (male or female) on the basis of biological aspects. There are some countries, which impose strict divisions among males and females than it currently exists.

Problem Statement

This research study will address the gender related issues in business and will provide solutions to resolve them in an effective manner.

Literature Review

Perception of Gender

Both women and men experience difference in perception related to problem solving style, organizational structure and work related conflicts in the workplace. Women love to work in those business structures where people work in a team, while on the other hand men wish to work independently and without the assistance of others. Often this becomes a gender related issue in a business organization.

Legal Issues

Most of the current legal issues are based on biased or unfair treatment of women and men in the workplace. There are many employment and labor laws that are made to overcome gender based discrimination and bring fairness in workplace practices but still there are many organizations which are facing these issues repeatedly. Proper application of these laws needs to be done to overcome these issues. Special attention should be given by the employers for addressing gender related issues like nursing and pregnancy (Chow, 2005).

Male privilege

A sociological term that highlights the special status and rights granted to men in any of the society by denying women is known as Male privilege. Most of the legal cases claiming discrimination, “sex” is the term usually used for determining factor and not “gender” as it clearly indicates individual's biological aspects rather than the norms and rituals constructed by the society. In reality, these disputes and discrimination issues are evolved due to the norms and rituals of our society (Blau, ...