Essay writing task 2 for IETLS

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People say that men and women have different strengths and weaknesses. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender?

Stereotypes of gender-related ideas argue that men and women have clearly distinctive flaws and assets and thus, should be correspondingly restricted from pursuing certain careers. I largely disagree with this argument.

To begin with, admittedly there is some truth in the notion of some occupations being more suitable for one of the genders. For instance, men, with their genetic make-ups allowing them to be potentially more masculine and robust, should be able to tackle strenuous jobs such as logging or mining better than their female counterparts. Similarly, textile factories may prioritize recruiting female workers into their production lines largely owing to the idea that feminine meticulousness could deal with delicate tasks more effectively than men's roughness.

However, in the vast majorities of cases, the practice of gender discrimination in terms of employment proves to be groundless. In my opinion, it is not one's gender and its affiliated prejudices but one's determination and competencies that should make the difference as each gender can provide refreshing approaches and views to a profession. Case in point, leading female serial entrepreneurs such as Tyra Banks or Iman could build their own empires in the supposedly male-dominated world of business thanks to their deep insights into their female customers' desires and requirements for consumer goods. Likewise, home-based dads, which is considered as a real job in modern times and used to sound alienated in previous societies, are fully capable of managing their homes with extra sufficient skills in fixing electronic devices, which are something that their female counterparts tend to lack.

In conclusion, I believe that in this day and age, despite possible differences between men and women, gender equality, especially in regards with career choices, should be encouraged and facilitated.