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 Created on 12-4-07
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Men - what else can be exclaimed when that is all the stereotypical collective is that becomes so frustrating? Is it a question of the genetic differences because of that Y chromosome? I think not. It is culture, society, and even literature.
In an examination of our culture we find that instead of being measured by their intelligence, women are measured by the size of their breasts, the fullness of their arse, and even the shape of their hands. Women, by men, are examined as though they were a cut of meat and this is culturally acceptable? No wonder women still get paid 20% less than men, and since the majority of government representatives are men, guess why the Equal Rights Amendment still has not passed. How much longer until sexism stops? At this point due to how the sexes are still being raised, it becomes unconsious and continues without boys even realizing. When will our country truly be equal?
Some say that men are naturally domineering in nature due to our evolutionary roles in society. Men evolved to be the breadwinner and the defender, while women evolved into a homemaker and a child-raiser. During the 20th century there was a sudden upheaval that brought women out of the home and into the work place all over the world. Signs that this movement would occur started in the mid 19th century, however, there were quite a few major events such at in 1919, the 19th amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote.Then, during the Great War, and then the Second World War, men went to battle playing their socially evolved role as protector causing there to be a lack of men for the what used to be primarily male roles. In the United Kingdom they were Khaki Girls, in the United States of America they were represented by Rosie the Riveter. These women took on what used to be primarily male roles and made them open to women. Once the wars were over and men returned to their countries, some women returned to the home while other women stayed in the work force working for meager wages as opposed to their male counterparts. Companies loved this because they could hire women for small wages while paying men higher salaries. Social stereotypes were created for women's jobs during the time when women entered the work force up until the 60s. These women were secretaries, nurses, teachers, musicians, artists, and other jobs that could be learned at a seminary or finishing school (the latter two of mentioned jobs were in least numbers).
Then came the bra burning, the acceptance of women into real colleges, and the introduction of female politicians to the Democratic party. Not to say that I approve or disapprove of their actions, women had pushed themselves to have a greater role. As this continued these women went on to become Judges, such as Sandra Day-O'Connor, and other high ranking roles in society.
Now that the stereotypes of where women could work are broken, many women still retract from the workforce after they have children, even though there is a rise in "Stay-at-home" fathers as opposed to mothers. These women let their resumes lay to waste for 10-20 ears on average while they raise their children. With after school programs available such as sports, language tutoring, and eager teenagers who like to babysit, why should women not go back into the work force after their maternity leave? They have the option to have their child raised independent, while still having the weekends to give them the social support needed for a developing child's psyche.
Women should be given their "equal" rights because under the Amendments, as expanded to women, we have all the "full and equal" rights as our male counterparts do. Women should be given their rights because we have proven ourselves to be as capable as men in most, if not all, career fields. Though our genetics are different, and this causes us to have different strengths and weaknesses, these can be overcome as seen in women's roles in the work force, and even in the home with single mothers.
Women, as "equal" citizens to men, as stated, should be included in all the programs that men have to involve themselves with. Though I disapprove of the draft, this would involve women being included in it, it would involve women being able to see the front lines of battle in the military, it would involve women having the same treatment as men, making affirmative action genderless (not saying I even agree with affirmative action to begin with), and it would involve women giving up their special treatment just because they have a period and can get pregnant. This would not involve giving up maternity leave because the work force has equalized this so that both men and women can get a paid maternity leave depending on their company's personal plan. Some women stay in the workforce up until a few days before their child is due, such as girl I know named Kristen Woisard.
A brief history on women's increasing involvement, and evidence of why women should be equal, and how we could become such has been given. It is now your turn to decide.
In an examination of our culture we find that instead of being measured by their intelligence, women are measured by the size of their breasts, the fullness of their arse, and even the shape of their hands. Women, by men, are examined as though they were a cut of meat and this is culturally acceptable? No wonder women still get paid 20% less than men, and since the majority of government representatives are men, guess why the Equal Rights Amendment still has not passed. How much longer until sexism stops? At this point due to how the sexes are still being raised, it becomes unconsious and continues without boys even realizing. When will our country truly be equal?
Some say that men are naturally domineering in nature due to our evolutionary roles in society. Men evolved to be the breadwinner and the defender, while women evolved into a homemaker and a child-raiser. During the 20th century there was a sudden upheaval that brought women out of the home and into the work place all over the world. Signs that this movement would occur started in the mid 19th century, however, there were quite a few major events such at in 1919, the 19th amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote.Then, during the Great War, and then the Second World War, men went to battle playing their socially evolved role as protector causing there to be a lack of men for the what used to be primarily male roles. In the United Kingdom they were Khaki Girls, in the United States of America they were represented by Rosie the Riveter. These women took on what used to be primarily male roles and made them open to women. Once the wars were over and men returned to their countries, some women returned to the home while other women stayed in the work force working for meager wages as opposed to their male counterparts. Companies loved this because they could hire women for small wages while paying men higher salaries. Social stereotypes were created for women's jobs during the time when women entered the work force up until the 60s. These women were secretaries, nurses, teachers, musicians, artists, and other jobs that could be learned at a seminary or finishing school (the latter two of mentioned jobs were in least numbers).
Then came the bra burning, the acceptance of women into real colleges, and the introduction of female politicians to the Democratic party. Not to say that I approve or disapprove of their actions, women had pushed themselves to have a greater role. As this continued these women went on to become Judges, such as Sandra Day-O'Connor, and other high ranking roles in society.
Now that the stereotypes of where women could work are broken, many women still retract from the workforce after they have children, even though there is a rise in "Stay-at-home" fathers as opposed to mothers. These women let their resumes lay to waste for 10-20 ears on average while they raise their children. With after school programs available such as sports, language tutoring, and eager teenagers who like to babysit, why should women not go back into the work force after their maternity leave? They have the option to have their child raised independent, while still having the weekends to give them the social support needed for a developing child's psyche.
Women should be given their "equal" rights because under the Amendments, as expanded to women, we have all the "full and equal" rights as our male counterparts do. Women should be given their rights because we have proven ourselves to be as capable as men in most, if not all, career fields. Though our genetics are different, and this causes us to have different strengths and weaknesses, these can be overcome as seen in women's roles in the work force, and even in the home with single mothers.
Women, as "equal" citizens to men, as stated, should be included in all the programs that men have to involve themselves with. Though I disapprove of the draft, this would involve women being included in it, it would involve women being able to see the front lines of battle in the military, it would involve women having the same treatment as men, making affirmative action genderless (not saying I even agree with affirmative action to begin with), and it would involve women giving up their special treatment just because they have a period and can get pregnant. This would not involve giving up maternity leave because the work force has equalized this so that both men and women can get a paid maternity leave depending on their company's personal plan. Some women stay in the workforce up until a few days before their child is due, such as girl I know named Kristen Woisard.
A brief history on women's increasing involvement, and evidence of why women should be equal, and how we could become such has been given. It is now your turn to decide.
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