Finally, structural forces and social inequalities are not considered in this approach. The channeling of women into sex segregated jobs with lower wages is considered sex difference in the workplace, not a result of structural sex discrimination. Another example is that the law does not allow recognition that women raise kids or else it gives them preferential treatment based on gender. The more unequal a society, the less likely the difference approach can do anything about it. MacKinnon s alternative approach, known as the dominance approach, highlights that the equality question is one of the distribution of power.
Sex inequality is an outcome of systemic dominance.
This must be recognized when framing laws and policies.