Workplace Gender Inequality: Problems and Solutions
Do you see it? The quiet unfairness that lingers in the workplace. The kind that holds women back while others move ahead. This course is for anyone who’s tired of watching it happen. For the woman working harder just to get the same. For the leader who wants to do better. For the bystander who knows things need to change. This is where we start. Together, we’ll strip it down—history, culture, policies. We’ll talk about what’s wrong and how to make it right. This is more than a course; it’s a call to action.
Course Requirements
- No special skills needed. Just an open mind and a willingness to learn.
- A laptop or computer to access quizzes and materials.
- Time for reflection.
Course Description
Workplace gender inequality is everywhere. It’s in the paycheck. It’s in the promotions that never come. It’s in the rooms where decisions are made. Women have carried this weight for too long. This course is here to break it down. We’ll look at the roots of inequality, why it survives, and what we can do to end it. Five modules. Each one sharper than the last. By the end, you won’t just understand the problem. You’ll know how to be part of the solution.
What Will You Learn?
- How gender inequality began and why it still matters today.
- How to challenge stereotypes and break free from them.
- How workplace culture shapes bias and behavior.
- What real solutions look like, from hiring to leadership.
- Steps you can take to create a fair and equal workplace.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Understanding Gender Inequality in the Workplace
Start here. Learn what gender inequality is, how it began, and why it endures.
- Lecture 1: What Is Workplace Gender Inequality?
- Lecture 2: Gender Roles and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
- Lecture 3: The History of Inequality: How We Got Here
- Lecture 4: The Numbers Don’t Lie: Facts and Figures
Module 2: Core Issues Contributing to Workplace Gender Inequality
Look at the heart of the problem. Pay gaps, bias, and barriers women face every day.
- Lecture 5: The Pay Gap: More Than Just a Number
- Lecture 6: The Glass Ceiling: What Keeps Women Out
- Lecture 7: Leadership and Patriarchy
- Lecture 8: Objectification: Reducing Women to Less
- Lecture 9: Leave Policies That Fail Women
Module 3: Gender Bias and Discrimination in the Workplace
See how bias cuts deep. Understand how discrimination holds women back.
- Lecture 10: Sexual Discrimination: The Unspoken Truth
- Lecture 11: Silencing Women: Retaliation in the Workplace
- Lecture 12: Culture and Its Role in Inequality
- Lecture 13: Men’s Clubs: Male-Dominated Work Environments
- Lecture 14: Gender-Based Violence: A Silent Epidemic
Module 4: Gender Inequality Across Sectors
Inequality looks different in every field. Corporate offices. Classrooms. Let’s explore both.
- Lecture 15: Corporate Jobs: The Fight for Fairness
- Lecture 16: Academia: Inequality in Education
Module 5: Solutions to Eradicate Workplace Gender Inequality
The last chapter. What can we do? Here’s the roadmap.
- Lecture 17: Women Knowing Their Rights
- Lecture 18: Hiring That Levels the Field
- Lecture 19: Men Stepping Up
- Lecture 20: Building Workplaces Where Everyone Belongs
Who Is This Course For?
- The curious beginner who wants to understand what’s broken.
- The leader who wants to fix it.
- The employee who’s ready to stand up and speak out.
Certificate of Completion
At the end of this course, you’ll get more than a certificate. You’ll have the tools to make a difference in your workplace and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions About Workplace Gender Inequality
What is workplace gender inequality?
It’s the unfair treatment of women. It’s about fewer promotions, lower pay, and less respect.
What causes sexism at work?
Old habits. Stubborn cultures. A refusal to change.
What does gender inequality look like?
It’s in paychecks that don’t match. In leadership roles that stay out of reach. In every “no” that should’ve been a “yes.”
How can we fight gender discrimination?
Speak up. Document what you see. Find allies. Demand better.
Why does gender inequality exist?
Because change is hard. But that’s not an excuse.
