C/S/51. Outline the changes in the role of women in the last 50 years. Is there real gender equality at present?

The role of women in society has gone through several changes and has been especially effective in the last 50 years with the advent and impact of the feminist movement. There has been growing awareness on the need for gender equality and from Israel to Poland, Japan to Canada, gender roles have been changing and gender issues are brought out in public so there is public change in attitudes towards gender related issues. This discussion focuses on whether gender issues are of concern in modern society and if so, to what extent. Gender roles have until now stereotyped women in a particular manner and with the increased awareness for change, the role of women in family, society and politics has also changed considerably. This discussion will consider whether there is any real gender equality in social and political spheres.