Gender equality facts for kids

Gender equality is a belief that both men and women should receive equal treatment. People should not be discriminated against because of their gender. It can also be called sex equality, gender egalitarianism, sexual equality or equality of the genders.

Gender equality is supported by feminists.

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• Social equality
• Women's rights

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  There is controversy with regard to ideologies according to which Western culture and Western feminism should be considered the international standard to be followed by the developing world.

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  An example of a Western European ideology responsible for persecution of women: Malleus Maleficarum, a book endorsing the extermination of witches. The book was written by the German Catholic clergyman Heinrich Kramer.

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  Women in Afghanistan wearing burqas. Some clothes that women are required to wear, by law or custom, can restrict their movements.

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  School girls in Gaza Strip

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In Spanish: Igualdad de género para niños