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Thus, if people are finding jobs through same-gender contacts, these contacts are most likely in gender-segregated positions themselves, perpetuating gender inequality within the job selection process. These gender norms influence how decisions are made regarding whom to network for and whom to hire.
The new law shields teachers from retaliation for supporting transgender students and prohibits school policies that require "forced disclosure" of youth gender decisions to their families.
Schools in the South and Midwest are less likely to encourage staff and teachers to use gender-neutral pronouns, and in a number of cases did not report data about health education to the CDC at all.
More particularly, gender inequality is apparent in the curriculum of both schools and Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs). Physical education (PE) is particularly delicate, as gender equality issues coming from preconceived stereotyping of boys and girls often arise.
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights is investigating a complaint of gender identity discrimination by Williamston Community Schools.
USA was ranked 33rd for health and survival, 8th for economic participation and opportunity, and tied for 1st (no inequality) in education. [93] Since the Gender Gap report was first published in 2006, the US position remains relatively stable in that index. [93] However, the United States' score decreased between 2011 and 2012. [93] [176]
A Nebraska middle school's gender identity training intended to make classrooms more inclusive has raised concerns from some parents and media outlets. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that ...
Gender inequality in professional education is a global issue. Robet Meyers and Amy Griffin studied the underrepresentation of female international students in higher education. In 2019, on 43.6% of international students in the United States were women. [59] The disparity is even greater in the STEM field.