Describe Women Discrimination and Gender Biasness - 825 Words

Describe Women Discrimination and Gender Biasness (Term Paper Sample) Content: Women Discrimination and Gender BiasnessName of the student Institution Author Note This paper was prepared for PsychologyName of professorSubmitted on 26/9/2016Introduction In human social affairs, the oxford dictionary (2004) defines discrimination as the treatment of making a distinction in favor of or against a person based on the group, class or category to which that person belongs, rather than on individual merit. Gender bias is defined as unequal treatment in opportunities such as employment, promotion, pay, benefits and privileges due to attitudes based on that sex (McCullough, 2013). Gender Bias in KenyaHistorically, women have been discriminated in all spheres of life. This has been more in the employment sectors and leaderships (Heilman, 2012). Gender bias and discrimination is still rampant in Kenya despite the numerous campaigns on gender equality and human rights. This is a shaming even after promulgation of a new constitution. A recent case of ill and shameful treatment was reported in Embakasi; where a woman was undressed for indecent dressing. This marks the conduct of some men as low. This incidence contradicted the earlier tradition where such an incident only attracted voyeuristic curiosity among men...