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The study by Stepanikova et al. [] published in this issue of EClinicalMedicine expands on previous research around gender inequality and health to investigate the impact of the broad construct of “perceived gender discrimination” in relation to a woman's mental health.Specifically, the authors sought to increase understanding of how this construct may contribute to the “Gender Gap” in ...

For gender inequality research, a series of WHO reports provided in-depth reviews of available literature on the topic of gender equality and mental health in 2000 30. Since then, there are some studies that have attempted to examine the association between gender inequality and gender disparity in mental health at the country level 31,32.

Mental health problems affect men and women equally Reference Kessler, Berglund, Demler, Jin, Merikangas and Walters 1 but a female preponderance is observed in some illnesses, such as major depression and anxiety disorders. Reference Seedat, Scott, Angermeyer, Berglund, Bromet and Brugha 2 Moreover, the burden of mental disorders is greater in females compared to males according to disability ...

The psychological effects of gender inequality include low self-esteem, negative body image, exposure to chronic stress, and trauma. READ MORE. Gender bias in medical diagnosis.

This article explores the realities of gender inequality, its adverse effects on women’s mental health, and offers actionable insights for healing and emotional recovery. Additionally, we will delve into the concept of intersectionality, recognizing the unique challenges women from diverse backgrounds face.

Gender discrimination is often rooted in societal norms and stereotypes that perpetuate inequality. For instance, women might face challenges in career advancement due to systemic biases, while men might encounter stigmatization for expressing emotions. ... Experiencing unwanted advances or inappropriate comments can result in emotional ...

Sia: There is enough evidence that gender inequality and the mental health crisis are integrally linked: being a girl or woman puts you at risk of mental health issues, and being a gender equality advocate or activist puts you at risk of mental health issues. We need to recognize these links, and our work and ways of working should reflect that.

The Hidden Strain: The Effects of Gender Inequality on Mental Health. Gender inequality can start at an incredibly early age. It has profound effects on a person’s mental health. It starts with small jokes and taunts but will develop gradually to its present state. Few scientific studies show that such discrimination can cause elevated levels ...

In order to study psychological factors of gender inequality and to analyze the possibility of reducing the eight scales of the questionnaire to a smaller number of not ... J.E. (2008). Backlash effects for disconfirming gender stereotypes in organizations. Research in organizational behavior, 28, 61–79. 10.1016/j.riob.2008.04.003 ...

The results show that Hong Kong Chinese women saw gender inequality as less unjust (Study 1) and less unfair (Study 2) and valued gender equality less (Study 2) than European American women did.

Some of the psychological effects of gender inequality include higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women and people of marginalized genders. Gender inequality manifests itself in many different ways. People can experience mental health conditions as a direct result of gender-based ...

The Emotional Toll of Gender Parity. Research conducted at the University of London corroborates these findings, revealing that men derive a psychological boost when they out-earn their female ...

Emotional Responses to Gender-Based Inequality: Justifications and Consequences Gender inequality continues to exist in a variety of forms throughout the world (Peterson & Runyan, 1993). Wood & Eagly (2002) noted that gender inequality is usually exhibited in the form of patriarchy, or a social structure in which men are entitled

Mary F. Zhang is a Senior Research Associate in the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. Her main research and publication interests are in the impact of poverty and social exclusion on gender equality, resilience, and psychological and social well-being.

The Lancet Series on “gender equality, norms and health” highlighted the adverse effects of gender inequality on women. The definition of “discrimination” here refers to the unfair ...

In 2017, women were strongly reminded of our gender inequality and the abuse of power. When we live in a culture where genders are not treated equally, women are at risk of being overpowered and ...

Academic AbstractAlthough disadvantage and advantage jointly make up inequality, inequality is often one-sidedly framed as disadvantage. ... Summarizing consistent effects, we conclude that framing can influence how people perceive and react to inequality, but this is contingent on moderators. For conceptual integration, we developed a two-step ...

This blog was written by ESAH Co-Founder Venise Vinegar for World Mental Health Day 2024. When it comes to the psychological effects of gender inequality, your mindset is your most valuable asset and shield of armor for winning the struggle to survive and thrive in an unequal world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depressive disorders are major contributors to the world’s ...

Previous research linking perceptions of gender inequality and psychological well-being were considered in light of the proposition that people from different cultures differ in their beliefs about how justifiable gender inequality is, and this research investigated these differences and their psychological consequences using cross-cultural comparisons. The results show that Hong Kong Chinese ...