The hierarchical distribution of social and economic resources according to gender is called

It is called "gender stratification".

Gender stratification alludes to the social positioning, where men commonly possess higher statuses than ladies. Regularly the terms gender inequality and gender stratification are utilized conversely. There is an assortment of ways to deal with the investigation of gender stratification. A large portion of the examination here spotlights on contrasts among men's and ladies' life conditions, comprehensively characterized.