Some men will say that women are equal to men or are “as equal as they deserve to be” (debate.org) while others will disagree, saying that women aren’t equal-they may think that women should or shouldn’t be equal too. Women that argue that they aren’t equal to men may say that there still hasn’t been a women president and over 30 women have ran for president or that women don’t get paid as much. The fact about women running for president doesn’t prove that women aren’t equal; this shows that women are unequal socially. Have you ever heard someone say “You throw like a girl!” or “You hit like a girl!”?
Men have given the media this unrealistic image that women cannot fend for themselves, cannot do hard jobs, or cannot get as far in life as a man. Even in jobs, though a woman and a man may be in the same position, women “earn just 74 cents for every $1 a man earns” (CNNMoney). This is truly unfair, yet men today still say that women are “equal,” though it is obviously false. Women today, though they have more rights than in the 1800’s, are still not in the place we need to be in ranking with men. Women are still abused, sexually harassed and mistreated more than men because of their sex.
Women should not be belittled or objectified just because they are females. In fact women are strong, brilliant, and accomplished individuals who deserve to be in positions of power. Our appearance should not dictate our capabilities. Therefore, if we are able to create more awareness through campaigns and education we will be able to reduce the sexism and discrimination toward women and create an actual democratic society not where the majority is men. If we are able to frame this issue in a way that resonates with others then we will be able to recruit more individuals and create a social movement powerful enough to stop or at least minimize the dehumanization of women.
and Berland Associates from November of 2008, states that the majority of people in the United States view the treatment of women at home as equal to men, whereas in the press, workplace, political settings, or the armed forces, treatment does not remain equivalent in treatment (Scherer 26). Progress has made steady yet gradual milestones towards the goal regarding women’s rights, but when it comes to the question of when dramatic change should take place, “the time is now”
School Dress Code is Sexist School dress code has gotten out of hand, limiting young girls and boys on what they can wear to school. Telling young women that they are distractions in class because of what they wear. Girls get sent home because of their outfits it makes it seem like the administration is not worried about whether or not they get an education. Many types of clothing d or that have such as leggings, low cut shirts, and shorts have been banned or have restrictions. It is hard to find clothes that meet all these requirements.
Dress Code When it comes to the topic of dress code there are many controversial factors that come to mind such as While some argue that dress code is necessary in order to properly teach students to dress appropriately, others contend that dress code infringes on students individuality and creativity. This is not to say that there are some people whose feelings land in the gray area in between. In recent discussion of dress code, a common question has been whether dress code is fair or not fair among all students. On the one hand we have parents, young women, and other members of society who argue that some schools take dress code too far.
In America, where “women have never been more respected”, girls have a 1 in 5 chance of being raped. A woman working a middle class job for 40 years will miss out on 440,000 dollars because of a pesky little thing called the wage gap. If you believe that inequality doesn’t exist, then maybe you don’t realize how far it extends. Every time a little boy is excused from violent or crude behavior because “boys will be boys”, sexism wins. Every time a girl is told that she shouldn’t pursue a degree in science, or told to stop playing in the mud, because it “isn’t lady-like” then sexism wins.
There is need for continued empowerment of women not only in the workforce but in every activity we take part in. A woman is just as good as a man and therefore, men and women should be willing to compete equally on fair scales and under fair circumstances. Masculine dominance in America ought to be used to advocate for gender equality. People, particularly men, have to understand that a stronger woman does not weaken the role of men in a nation, but she strengthens them in turn to form a stronger, more powerful nation. The strength of women is therefore the measure of a nation’s strength.
Throughout most of history, women have had less rights and opportunities. A woman is still regarded to be a weaker gender in today’s society and the imbalance between males and females continue to
Any girl who has attended a public high school understands the daily dilemma of dress code. On those scorching hot days as the school year approaches summer, many girls can be found scavenging through their closet for a “school appropriate” outfit or one they won’t melt into a sweaty puddle in. Her dresses will show too much leg, her tops will inappropriately expose her shoulder or collar bone, and her shorts will be too short — at least that 's what the school says. Dress code in modern day high schools should be boycotted because they are a violation to student and parents rights, sexist, out of date, a double standard, and they disrupt a female students education. It 's fair to agree with a policy that claims stringent dress codes increase the emphasis on academics and reduce the pressure of socioeconomic status; however, these dress codes violate the students First Amendment right to freedom of expression and the parents’ Fourteenth Amendment right to raise their children in their own way.
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish, whether that’s in politics or other fields.” –Michelle Obama. Anyone of any gender can accomplish anything, but certain groups may not be able to due to the discrimination they go through trying to accomplish something based on their gender. Women are portrayed as weak, that they should stay inside, work around the house, and look pretty.
On the occasion of Mother’s day this year, I was talking to my mother about how I was as a child growing up. She chuckled and lovingly said, “Oh you were so feisty and fierce, not afraid of speaking your mind, and always going after what you wanted.” She reinforced by saying, “you should bring back that feistiness and fierceness again,” she said with a warm smile. I thanked my mom for the insight, which made me wonder, how I have been too easygoing, less competitive, and just in general more of a mellow person as an adult. I ask myself what could be the factor that changed me to be more mellow than feisty.
This idea has been diffused over centuries, but people now are trying to impede gender disparity and efface it. To conclude, we find ourselves on a dilemma. On one side we have machism and men thinking they are better than women and vice versa. On the other, we have people who are just looking for gender equality.
Women face getting treated differently, lower paying positions, the opinions of men, and the idea that because they are women they are not capable of the same kind of work men are capable of. The more people that support the different movements for women’s rights the better chance of this issue becoming more well known. Although some may know the struggle women go through to be compared as equally to men, there is still room for more to learn about this issue. Just because women were brought on earth to make more lives does not mean they are weaker and should have to go through this everyday of their
Many high schools have implemented dress codes that set rules for what students can and cannot wear while on school premises, and yet many people disagree with these policies. Though arguments can be made for either side, a dress code can have a very positive outcome for all parties involved. A fixed dress code promotes professionalism in a learning environment, and contrary to popular belief, it does not limit a student’s freedom of expression. Last but not least it encourages equality and acceptance among their peers. A dress code can be reasonable if used in proper situations that require certain attires.
