Instead, it seems they are looking for superiority. Modern-day feminists in America do not see how well women are doing today, and they instead fight for justice for their victimhood that they still see themselves in. They also fight against the prominent wage gap claiming that women are being discriminated against in work place. Modern-day feminism is no longer about equality but more about superiority. Today, many feminists go around stating there isn’t a need for men, women can survive on their own, and that women are better than men.
True feminism sought for women to have freedom and rights, such as the right to vote, the right to gain an education, and the right to equal wages. In most aspects, we have been given these rights, but radical feminists are not content. There has been a jump from “We are equal to men,” to “women are superior.” Women have been fighting stereotypes for ages, proclaiming how horrid they are, yet quickly turn around and stereotype men and see no issue with this hypocrisy. The way for women to reach the equality they seek is to bring others up as well as themselves, not to tear them down. When feminists realize and act upon this, they will begin to see the results they have been hoping
Society defines gender roles where men are at the same disadvantage as women. Our society contemplates that gender roles affect how men and women are treated on a daily basis. Women are primarily the ones who are concerned about this and fear that men are treated as the better fragment but are they really? They are fighting to equate females to the same status as men, which are known to be called Feminist. These Feminists believe in the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.
Feminism frustrates women when they tell them what they need to be equal to men because they do not need to be equal to be. What they need is a society that grants her equal opportunities. In addition, feminism leaders tell women that they will face many challenges because this is an unequal society and that they will not be able to be successful in both their professional and personal life as Slaughter concludes, “women can’t have all at once” (93). It is not surprising why women face inequality since they grow up hearing those negative statements. Sandberg addresses this matter when she notes, “women are surrounded by headlines and stories warning them that they cannot be committed to both their families and careers” (655).
Chisholm’s viewpoint includes the reason women weren’t treated with equal respect as men, was because women weren’t given the chance. Both authors battle the reason for gender inequality equally demonstrating how this social problem existed; only differentiating on the reasons. In this essay I will argue that Shirky’s position on gender inequality is stronger based on the anecdotes he provides of women asserting themselves to become more successful; additionally providing a solution for women to become more aggressive. In the 1970’s, when a woman walked into an interview, she was questioned if she can type. This occurs because of the stereotype that women usually occupy the lower standard jobs; the less important ones, in other words.
At this time society was dominated by men, making women’s life extremely challenging and limited. The position and status of a woman ultimately depended on that of her husband. She was not given many rights unless it was allowed by her husband. Women had to withstand arranged marriages and there were times they encountered abuse from their spouse. What many people do not see in this society is that women longed for their own empowerment and they wanted to be given the opportunity to create their own success in life without being overshadowed by their husbands.
However, American society still puts pressure amongst women to choose trendy jobs well suited for their gender and looks down upon them for not following into social norms. American Society does have standards for women and although it is not to be the typical housewife, it does not want women doing better than men. Instead American society puts up barriers to slim the chances for women to strive, which causes them to choose these feminine jobs or careers. It is no surprise that women are not able to take on less feminine jobs due to the lack of resources that are accessible to obtain because men always have a better advantage. In “Research On Women Business Owner: Past Trends, a New Perspective and Future Directions,” Dr. Candida Brush, a Division Chair for Entrepreneurship, states, “Since 1970, the percentage of businesses owned by women has increased from 5 percent to 30 percent” (Brush 1038).
Women had no say or opinion; the masculine sex had power over everything and anything. Most men treated women extremely awful, in other words, they were treated as slaves in their society and relationships. During the Renaissance women wished for equality between genders but the church and society furiously disagreed because they insisted on viewing women as the lower sex. Women did not agree with that because they felt it was unreasonable but there was nothin... ... middle of paper ... ...but in the work place. Today, man and woman have the same right, can have the same jobs and allowed to live and follow their dreams and goals.
The image that society creates on men and women continue on by people who don’t understand the value and worthiness of a female. Brady essay exhibits women as strong because of the roles that they serve as a wife, mother, house manager, and a caretaker. The article by Brady is demanding equality for women that would eliminate gender issues and bring phenomenal success to every wife. Similar to Brady’s goal Malala Yousafzi a female activist uttered, “We cannot succeed if half of us are held back” reveals the importance of everyone working together for success rather than allowing inequality hinder an individual. In the final analysis, Brady’s essay displays a powerful message that the role of a wife must be redefined for equality that will restore the integrity of a
Some things that affected the movement were the rights that women gained, and some groups that helped the women achieve what they were aiming for. Women, historically, did not have the same rights as men. One thing that women desperately wanted was to be more than housewives. They felt as if they were more than that, and they were right. They didn’t deserve to be downsized to home wives while men did their jobs.