Society has defined roles of people depending on various aspects. Arguably, the most influential aspect that is used to determine the roles of people in society is gender. Though changes in time has really changed the way community uses gender in determining how one conducts his or her life, gender still plays a significant role in our community. Women cannot engage in some activities while men view some chores as being specifically feminine. While men have been able to develop themselves quite easily since historical times, women have had to endure various obstacles that have been specifically meant to deter their efforts. It is important also to note that the way gender is used in society particularly in public life is different among various societies. While women in most developing countries have limited public opportunities their counterparts from developed nations have higher chances. To begin with, it would be important to define what is meant by gender and gender differences for that matter. While many people assume that sex and gender is one and the same thing, the same is not the case. Sex refers to inborn characteristics that are used to differentiate between a male and a female human being (Jiwani 175). On the other hand, gender refers to the traits that society has associated with the fact of a person being a man or a woman. Society assumes that men and women have different physical and mental characters that require different treatment. In this regard, society has over years made people to belief that different roles and behaviors are expected of a person depending on whether the person is a man or a woman. It is important to note that gender roles and differences change over time and they are not the same among different cultures. Gender influences everything including lifestyle of people. Moreover, gender has been used in some communities to regulate the access that people have to various resources including land, education, political power and financial services. Ideas about gender rule everyday lives of people in every sector of the society. They determine the roles and responsibilities of people in the family and the community at large. Division of labor is based on gender differences as outlined in every community (Ghanim 92). Educational, professional and other opportunities of advancement are all dependent on gender. It should be noted that throughout history, women have been disadvantaged as far as gender differences is concerned. Women have been made to believe that their work is only domestic. Yes, they are involved in production but their productivity is low with most of it going unpaid. There are a lot of obstacles that women come across in their endeavors to empower themselves. Firstly, economic resources are usually limited for women who are then unable to have the economic power that will make their public life significant. In this regard, only few women have had the opportunity of making it to the public limelight. It is important to note that these obstacles were more pronounced in traditional times a reason as to why very few women were public figures then. Secondly, discrimination against women in employment is prevalent (Martin 117). Women have limited opportunities on the ranks they can hold in various organizations or even the careers to choose from. This coupled with the limited opportun