Gender stratification refers to a society's unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between the two sexes, with one gender (typically men) holding a disproportionate share of these resources and social advantages. This hierarchical arrangement is evident in various aspects of social life, including the economic sphere (e.g., the gender pay gap, occupational segregation), the political arena (e.g., underrepresentation of women in leadership positions), and social institutions (e.g., differential treatment in education and healthcare). Gender stratification is not simply a matter of individual differences but is embedded in the social structure and perpetuated by cultural norms, beliefs, and practices that often favour men and disadvantage women. Feminist theories in sociology critically examine the causes and consequences of gender stratification and advocate for social equality between the sexes.