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A Long Journey to Equality
Most people in America don't see women's rights as an issue. Even most women even don't feel oppressed in this day and age. Women’s rights might seem insignificant to some but it has been a long journey of transformation to where they are today. A long battle fought by dedicated women and even men. Although our nation has come so far we still aren't done in the complete equality of men and women.
Throughout history women have played a specific role. A role designed by men and consequently to serve men. This stereotypical role in america usually entails baring children, staying home to take care of them, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the household while the man is out at work. This life style works for some women but is extremely depressing for some women. You don’t have to live a alternative and independent life to agree that all women should have the option to live however they want.
The first movement started in 1848. The first women's rights convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. After 2 days of discussion and debate, 68 women and 32 men sign a Declaration of Sentiments, which outlines grievances and sets the agenda for the women's rights movement. Since thousands of events have shaped the rights of women to how they are today. Progress was slowly reached. As WW1 began the the working men left to fight. The women of america had to take over to fill the jobs they had left behind and help create weapons for our nation. This played a huge roll in the right for women to work and thus to be independent of men.
Although we have came so far, men and women still aren't treated equally. This is where the current women's rights movement comes in. Did you know that often times men have a higher pay than women? Even if they have the same exact position. Women on average make only 77 cents to every dollar men make. It’s even harder for women to get into colleges due to more females applying. Issues like abortion and birth control are oppressing women. Until we see more females in congress and even the white house how should the government decide what's best for womens health. Many issues are being brought to the table today regarding women's rights. Will we ever reach equality?
Most people in America don't see women's rights as an issue. Even most women even don't feel oppressed in this day and age. Women’s rights might seem insignificant to some but it has been a long journey of transformation to where they are today. A long battle fought by dedicated women and even men. Although our nation has come so far we still aren't done in the complete equality of men and women.
Throughout history women have played a specific role. A role designed by men and consequently to serve men. This stereotypical role in america usually entails baring children, staying home to take care of them, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the household while the man is out at work. This life style works for some women but is extremely depressing for some women. You don’t have to live a alternative and independent life to agree that all women should have the option to live however they want.
The first movement started in 1848. The first women's rights convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. After 2 days of discussion and debate, 68 women and 32 men sign a Declaration of Sentiments, which outlines grievances and sets the agenda for the women's rights movement. Since thousands of events have shaped the rights of women to how they are today. Progress was slowly reached. As WW1 began the the working men left to fight. The women of america had to take over to fill the jobs they had left behind and help create weapons for our nation. This played a huge roll in the right for women to work and thus to be independent of men.
Although we have came so far, men and women still aren't treated equally. This is where the current women's rights movement comes in. Did you know that often times men have a higher pay than women? Even if they have the same exact position. Women on average make only 77 cents to every dollar men make. It’s even harder for women to get into colleges due to more females applying. Issues like abortion and birth control are oppressing women. Until we see more females in congress and even the white house how should the government decide what's best for womens health. Many issues are being brought to the table today regarding women's rights. Will we ever reach equality?