Social Welfare and Inequality. This paper discusses how social welfare and legal provisions compound gender inequality. Many reforms solidify the ideology of separate spheres and therefore reinforce women's dependency upon men within patriarchy. As a result, welfare policies reinforce women's secondary status in society, since they nurture their dependence on men. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 4368 Social Welfare Inequality.doc Price: 53.70