'Wrap your mind around the theory'Question: Why does gender stratification exist?Introduction:Throughout history, women have been considered of less value than men, particularly in the public sphere. This is the result of gender stratification. Gender stratification refers to the issue of sexism, “or the belief that one sex is superior to the other” (Carl et al., 2012, p. 78). The theory that men are superior to women is essential to sexism. The negative consequences of sexism have led some women, normally thought of as masculine, to pursue a successful career as something to be avoided. Possible reasons for this could be that in the private sphere they are considered less desirable as mothers or spouses. The private sphere, known as the area of ​​reproduction, includes everything that is domestic; washing, ironing, buying food, cooking, taking care of the house, taking care of children, etc. It is women who tend to place themselves in the sphere. The public sphere, called the production area, includes everything that is outside the home; education, politics, medicine, media, commerce etc. It is men who tend to place themselves in this sphere. These areas indicate gender roles created to separate the sexes into the roles expected of them. Social and cultural conditioning (socialization) is responsible for defining male and female gender roles. The process of gender socialization encourages the implementation of traditional gender roles in society which then reinforces and justifies male dominance. Feminists believe that socialization leads to gender inequalities as women are socialized into passive or subordinate roles and men into dominant roles. This essay will examine the views of functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism regarding gender stratification… at the heart of the article… that gender division within society works to the overall advantage of men. Equality for both sexes is a goal that we, as a society, should work harder to achieve, and I believe that men and women are extremely similar and have the same skills, intelligence and thinking ability, so gender divisions are a negative aspect of the way any company is run. References Carl, J., Baker, S., Robard, B., Scott, J., Hillman, W., & Lawrence, G. (2012). Think about sociology. Australia: Pearsons Australia.Fiorentine, R. (1993). Theories of gender stratification: Assumptions, evidence, and implications of “agency” and “equity.” Rationality and Society, 353. doi:10.1177/1043463193005003004Lenski, G. (1966). Power and privilege: A theory of social stratification. NY: McGraw-Hill. Schwab, K. B. (2013). The global gender gap report. Switzerland: World Economic Forum.