Apply the Structural-Functional and Social-Conflict Approaches to the Issue of Gender.What

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Essay

Apply the structural-functional and social-conflict approaches to the issue of gender.What are key insights offered by each theoretical approach? How does each approach view gender differences and gender inequality? How does each respond to the changes in gender across the twentieth century?

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Definitions:

Gender Equality

The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender, allowing individuals of all genders to participate fully in all societal areas.

Criminal Behaviour

Actions that violate laws or social norms and are subject to legal sanctions or disapproval.

Stigmatization

The act of attaching negative labels or stereotypes to individuals or groups, leading to discrimination or social exclusion.

Deviant

an individual whose behavior diverges from the accepted standards of society, which can invoke negative or positive responses.