Gender stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources, power, and opportunities between men and women in society. This concept highlights how social structures and institutions create and maintain gender-based inequalities. In gender stratification, men typically hold more power and access to resources, while women and other gender minorities often face social, economic, and political disadvantages.
It can manifest in various ways, such as wage gaps, occupational segregation, limited access to education, and unequal representation in political and corporate leadership. The concept also acknowledges that gender stratification affects people differently based on their intersectional identities (e.g., race, class, sexuality), deepening the disparities among different groups of people.