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Why is there a perception that gender equality does not exist?

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Women really do prefer traditional gender roles (i.e., being protected and provided for by a husband), as illustrated by the fact that the majority of American women do not identify as feminists and still expect their men to provide and protect. read more

Gender equality also does not mean that males and females must always be treated the same. Given the existence of biological sex differences, it is reasonable for males and females to have different legal rights in some instances. read more

Honor killings, the traditional practice that allows the slaying of a family member who is believed to have brought dishonor on a family, claims thousands of women's lives every year in South and Central Asia. Pakistani human rights NGOs estimate that there are about 1,000 honor killings every year, according to Human Rights Watch. read more