Division of Labor Men benefit from the Dual Labor Market because they can pay them lower because of the stereotypes associated with women Interactionist Perspective on Gender Inequality Social Construction - everything in life is a social construction, including gender. Socio-cultural Gender is a part of the social process. Cultural Meaning is the basis of gender inequality in all societies. Societal change will come when we change the cultural meanings attached to gender. If the university had no power over the students, there would be total chaos.
Power is the basis of societal institutions.
Max Weber defines power as the ability to achieve desired ends, despite resistance from others. A source of legitimate force. Violence is the ultimate foundation of any political power. The State claims the right to use violence on its people. Legitimate power people accept authority as right.