The position of women has changed a great deal in naby societies over the past 50 years. But these societes cannot claim to have achueved gender equiality.

Although

women

´s empowerment has increased over the

last

decades, sexual discrimination is still affecting our lives.

Gender

inequality is considered a major social problem in our society. I agree to a large extent with

this

statement.

Gender

discrimination is one of the most complex social issues that

women

have to face nowadays. Even though they are increasingly gaining in education, university degrees and special skills,

this

is not reflected in the real labour market.

For instance

, in ,India about forty per cent of the female population receives underpayment for the same work done by men. Sexual violence has been spread throughout the world. Recently in ,Cuba young woman suffered sex assault from a man while his friends were looking at the scene.

instead

of condemning the attack her family and friends considered she should not have been out by herself at night. Sexual discrimination must be addressed as a very urgent problem since may lead to negative consequences for health and psychological

women

's development.

Gender

equality is a highlight topic on the agenda of international organizations. Employers should consider

women

as equals avoiding stereotypes and prejudices. There are many measures to be considered but improving

women

´s economy, fighting against sexual injustice and getting more opportunities to make decisions might be the most important ones. The solutions should come not only from leaders but from non-governmental organizations too.

Moreover

, they have to be involved in the discussions of government policies.

Women

empowerment is key to having a fairer society.

However

, there is still a gap between men's and

women

's rights. Governments have to be capable to implement policies in order to achieve

gender

equality.