One of academias most intractable problems is gender distribution and representation.
The number of accomplished women though appreciably increasing in recent year is a barb, compared to their male counterparts.
Even in religious circles, restrictions are enforced on the extent to which a woman ‘owns’ the space.
And the list is endless…
This discovery is not new, I am only jostled by recent research outcome on women participation in seminars.
Findings reveal that women ask the least questions.
This makes me wonder and think about the struggle against patriarchy.
A seminar is a for-all kind of participation except if there are specific dictates against it. Particularly in the academia where participants are not only learned, but also usually have strong arguments and opinions on issues.
I am forced to think, that as much as we favor patriarchy in discourses of gender relations and participation in various fields, perhaps, there is an innate disposition of a woman, to be less confrontational.
This line of thoughts amongst other more acclaimed arguments bordering on physical attributes, emotional relations etc sits to juxtapose all reasoning of gender equality.
As research evolves, new line of thoughts are provoked. Maybe the fight to adopt in this present time is the one for human rights.
Gender equality in all its complexities continues to unveil limitless dimensions.
While you are sweating it, trying to convince the unlettered, perhaps, your argument would hold more water if there’s a human right slant to it.
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