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(Un)traditional position of men and women in modern society – basis for re-conceptualization of education

Thesis of unequal possibilities, as a result of unequal conditions in men and women’s development, was truly revealed in many literary works, especially in the work of Poulain de la Barre “About the Genders’ Equity” (1673), which brought the title of the first modern feminist to this author. The principle applied to the ideas about women’s inferiority inquires serious researching of the past, but also the present, because the idea about women’s inferiority is still alive. Therefore, a very important question is: how and why maternity, and generally, the other jobs realized by women are considered less valued then jobs performed by men? Supporting the researching of such opinion, an empiric research was conducted among 186 respondents which represented stratified groups of pre-school age, primary school age, secondary school age, higher education students and employed persons. The result of the research confirms the thesis about women’s inferiority because they have a role of mother and housewife, and men dominate (and need to dominate) in business sphere. Because of the “labeling effect”, the question of re-conceptualization of education arises as very important. In spite of the changes which support genders’ equity (as well as their roles and jobs), the imposed “male” perspectives stimulate the myths of men, who are oriented and predetermined for competition and success.

position of men and women; re-conceptualization of education; “labeling effect”; equity

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