VOL- 12 ; ISSUE 01 - PUNE RESEARCH SCHOLAR (ISSN 2455-314X) JIF 4.15
12,1 SCHOLAR
VOL- 12 ; ISSUE 01 - PUNE RESEARCH SCHOLAR (ISSN 2455-314X) JIF 4.15
12.1.1 SCHOLAR
The most negative impact of gender polarization is on the psychology of an individual. The self-esteem, confidence and the ability to pursue their goals is badly affected, ruining their mental health . It negatively impacts the psychological well-being, including social relationships, personal growth and positive relations with others. Gender polarization can be addressed by promoting gender equality in education, addressing wage gaps and occupational segregation- paying according to the work done and skill and not on the basis of gender and supporting psychological well - being of individuals. In this paper we shall see the impact of Gender Polarization on education, employment and psychology of individuals and some ways to tackle it.
Keywords: Gender Polarization, exaggeration of gender roles, wage disparity, occupational segregation.