Women constantly fight for equal opportunities and rights for decades. But despite continuous efforts and progress in gender equality, they face institutional and cultural barriers that limit opportunities and resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gatekeeping practices that often privilege men over women impede women\u2019s progress in various fields like politics, business, and education.\u00a0Individuals exercise gatekeeping, which is a form of power to maintain the status quo and stop others from challenging their authority and position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to women and their potential, gatekeeping limits their access to education<\/a>, high-paying jobs, and leadership roles. They are excluded from decision-making processes and their contributions are undervalued. Unfortunately, these gatekeeping practices are subtle and ingrained and intertwined with tradition and culture. It makes it even more difficult to identify and address.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gatekeeping occurs most in education, mainly in STEM<\/a> (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Women are usually sidelined from these fields and constantly face cultural stereotypes that associate them with nurturing roles, which include caregiving and teaching. Research even indicates that even though girls perform better than boys in STEM fields, they\u2019re less likely to pursue them as full-blown career paths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Women who decide to earn money for a living face gatekeeping in their workplaces. They are often seen as less competent and less committed, excluding them from well-deserved promotions, leadership roles, and other opportunities that can advance their careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In male-dominated fields like finance and tech, women are underrepresented and are more likely to receive lower remuneration and fewer opportunities regardless of their qualifications and performances. This limits their potential and contributes to gender inequality in society.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Politics is another field where women face huge challenges. Their potential to become great leaders or shape public policies is usually limited. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union<\/a>, globally, women are undermined in political positions, with only 24% of them occupying parliamentary seats worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is partly due to systemic hindrances such as gender bias that stop women from enjoying political power. Electoral systems too favour male candidates over women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to gatekeeping, psychology education has a lot to offer. Women\u2019s psychology is a branch of psychology that helps understand women\u2019s experiences and perspectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interestingly, women in psychology play a critical role in fighting stereotypes and gender discrimination in the field. Karen Horney<\/a>, a psychoanalyst who challenged Freud\u2019s theories on women\u2019s psychology, encouraged a humanistic approach to psychotherapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mary Whitron Calkins<\/a>, the president of the American Psychological Association, focussed on the relationship between psychology and education. She argued treating educational psychology as a science can help understand learning, development, and motivation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research in educational psychology indicates that gender discrimination and stereotypes have a huge impact on academic achievements. For instance, girls, who are told that they are not good in math or science, are underconfident about their skills, which leads to fewer career advancement opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To fight these gatekeeping practices, educational psychology presses more on the importance of creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, in order to promote equity and diversity. This includes keeping opportunities open for all students irrespective of their gender and allowing them to participate in challenging but meaningful experiences. It also highlights the importance of self-belief and resilience in children to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWomen’s Limiting Reaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Different Environments; Same Status of Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Women Psychology and Gatekeeping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fighting The Stereotypes Through Women Psychology <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n