Prepare: In this course you will be examining the role of gender in socioeconomi

Prepare: In this course you will be examining the role of gender in socioeconomics. The role of men and women in labor has a long history. There have been significant changes that have shaped the ideals of men and women’s labor. In industrialized countries, gender expectations placed men in the workplace and women in the home. These standards have had a major impact on women, hindering their ability to have socioeconomic success. For this discussion board, you will examine how women operate in the current economy.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the articles Is Globalization Good for Women and The Unhappy Marriage Between Marriage and Globalization
Also, please review the following web pages. You will discuss one of the case studies presented in the following web pages in your discussion post:
Training Small-Scale Women Farmers in Kenya: Escaping PovertyWithin Four Years
The Asia Foundation, What We DoFact Sheet: Women & Socioeconomic Status
Reflect: Jaggar’s (2001) article, Is Globalization Good for Women
explores how globalization can be problematic for women, while the web pages listed above highlight the many varied entrepreneurship programs available and the benefits to women, children, families and communities. Write: In your initial post, draw from one of the case studies presented in the websites you reviewed to address the following questions:
How does gender inequality impact this issue?
Does there need to be social and cultural support for women’s equality to ensure its ultimate success?
What is the larger impact of women having economic equality in society?
Your initial post must be at least 300 words, supporting your claims with examples from the required material and/or scholarly resources. Please cite your sources in APA format both in-text and in full reference citations at the end of the post.