Citation:

Dr. A. Rajeswari. "Intersecting Inequalities: Gender, Culture, Stereotypes, and Economic Justice" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 177-186, 2025.

Abstract:

This research examines the ways gender, culture, stereotypes, and economic justice combine to create unequal systems. Our standard gender norms and cultural traditions operate so deeply in society that they make stereotypes that stop people based on gender identity. Gender stereotypes at work produce an unequal economic system that keeps women earning less than men and locks different jobs and opportunities apart. This research looks at how cultural standards affect gender perceptions and block women and minority genders from controlling money and resources. The study reviews institutional frameworks for their part in setting policy and implementing community action to resolve these issues. Using worldwide examples and targeted analyses, this document shows why we need cultural changes and fair systems to overcome gender stereotypes and make a balanced economy work. Our proposal demands a new perspective to analyze combined social identifiers, including race, social status, and sexual identity, since they enhance economic inequities. Our research combines leading theory with research data to build a complete system for studying how gender, culture, and economic fairness interact. This work helps build fairer societies where everyone can participate.

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Keywords:

Gender inequality, Economic justice, Cultural norms, Gender stereotypes, Intersectionality.