Women's Issues?

I am disturbed by the wide variety of issues that are labeled women’s issues. Issues in this category include reproduction, childcare, pay equality, domestic violence, welfare, child support and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) issues. Why is there even a category of issues labeled woman’s issues? There is no category of issues labeled men’s issues. Why are any of these issues considered to be only a woman’s problem? Are children solely women’s responsibility? Are only women affected by domestic violence? Are only women affected by low pay? The answer to all of these questions is no. LGBT issues are technically in their own category but are considered a subgroup under women’s issues. This sub-status gives these issues even less consideration and respect than women’s issues. This categorization system is completely inappropriate. By categorizing these issues as women’s issues society is attempting to perpetuate gender stereotyping and control.
These issues should be re-categorized to better describe the demographic involved in the issue and ensure equality for every person. Another way to categorize these issues is as follows. Create a category for family issues to include reproduction, childcare, domestic violence and child support. This family issues category would highlight that women, men and children are directly affected by these issues. Next, create a category for human kind issues including pay equality, welfare and LGBT issues. This categorization would highlight the idea that humans of all varieties are affected by these issues. If these issues were re-categorized in this way it would help end gender stereotyping and promote the de-privatization of home life.