A Cross-Cultural Perspective on the Interactive Mechanisms Between Social Structures and Gender Inequality

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A Cross-Cultural Perspective on the Interactive Mechanisms Between Social Structures and Gender Inequality

Genxi Cao 1*
  • 1 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University    
  • *corresponding author 775977293@qq.com
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ISSN (Print): 2753-7072
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Abstract

Gender equality has become a significant global issue. However, gender inequality persists, manifesting differently across various cultural and social structures. This paper explores the complex and interconnected factors contributing to gender inequality, emphasizing the roles of social structures, cultural concepts, and institutional arrangements. Through a multi-dimensional approach, it examines case studies from Northern Europe, South Asia, and Africa to highlight the diverse ways in which gender hierarchies are sustained. The research reveals how Nordic countries' inclusive policies have made strides toward gender equality, while South Asian societies struggle with patriarchal norms, and African matrilineal societies offer alternative gender structures that are increasingly threatened. Literary works also serve as a tool to both reinforce and critique gender inequalities. This study underscores the need for culturally and institutionally informed interventions to address gender disparities and emphasizes the importance of cross-cultural understanding in shaping gender equality policies. But the research is limited by its focus on a select number of regions, and future studies could expand the geographic scope to include a broader range of cultural contexts for a more comprehensive understanding of global gender inequality.

Keywords:

Gender inequality, social structures, cross-regional comparison, cultural narratives

Cao,G. (2025). A Cross-Cultural Perspective on the Interactive Mechanisms Between Social Structures and Gender Inequality. Communications in Humanities Research,71,16-21.
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Cao,G. (2025). A Cross-Cultural Perspective on the Interactive Mechanisms Between Social Structures and Gender Inequality. Communications in Humanities Research,71,16-21.

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References

[1]. Moreno, L. M. V. (2023). The Effects of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on Mobilization: Analysis of Mobilization as a Compliance Mechanism (Master's thesis, Oklahoma State University).

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[3]. Ritchie, S. (2022). Hegemonic masculinity. Encyclopedia of queer studies in education, 4, 238-243.

[4]. Keuchenius, A., & Mügge, L. (2021). Intersectionality on the go: The diffusion of Black feminist knowledge across disciplinary and geographical borders. The British Journal of Sociology, 72(2), 360-378.

[5]. Faugoo, D. (2024). The Success Stories of Nordic Countries in Achieving Gender Equality: Implications for Mauritius. International Journal of Advanced Research in Economics and Finance, 6(2), 134-148.

[6]. Forrester, K. (2022). Feminist demands and the problem of housework. American Political Science Review, 116(4), 1278-1292.

[7]. UN Women. (2021). Progress of the World’s Women 2021–2022: Gender equality in a changing world. UN Women.

[8]. Jeffery, P., & Qureshi, K. (2024). Introduction–‘Muslim Woman’/Muslim women: Lived Experiences beyond Religion and Gender in South Asia and Its Diasporas. In 'Muslim Woman'/Muslim women (pp. 1-14). Routledge.

[9]. UN Women. (2024, September). Five actions to boost women’s political participation. UN Women. https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/explainer/2024/09/five-actions-to-boost-womens-political-participation

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