Propose TWO strategies that could help eliminate gender inequality.

Femininity refers to the set of attributes, behaviours, roles, and traits traditionally associated with women and girls in a given culture. Examples include being nurturing, empathetic, gentle, and focused on relationships.

Femininity: qualities and roles traditionally linked to women, e.g., nurturing, emotional, gentle.

Masculinity refers to the set of attributes, behaviours, roles, and traits traditionally associated with men and boys in a given culture. Examples include being strong, assertive, independent, and competitive.

Masculinity: qualities and roles traditionally linked to men, e.g., strength, assertiveness, independence.

Social and cultural expectations often position men as dominant and women as submissive, creating unequal power relations. This reinforces patriarchy where men hold more authority in families, workplaces, and society, limiting women's opportunities and decision-making.

Power relations: Social expectations grant men dominance over women, hindering gender equality.

Cultural expectations pressure girls into early romantic or sexual relationships and limit access to education or contraception due to stigma. Boys face less accountability, leading to higher rates of teen pregnancies that disrupt girls' lives and perpetuate poverty cycles.

Teen pregnancies: Cultural norms limit girls' education and contraception access, increasing inequality.

Strategy 1: Implement gender-sensitive education programmes in schools to challenge stereotypes and promote equal roles from a young age.

Strategy 2: Enforce strict laws against gender-based violence and discrimination, with awareness campaigns to shift cultural norms.

1. Gender education in schools.\ 2. Laws and campaigns against discrimination.