Quality of Equality
Since the U.S. became a country in 1776, the country has struggled to establish true equality. There have been great strides from voting rights among African Americans, immigration acts, and many other equality movements, but one of the largest battles that has been going on for a long time is the struggle for Women's rights. As a result, gender roles have changed significantly throughout the U.S. as women gain more power and independence.
Daniel Defoe in “An Academy for Women,” wrote about the difference in gender roles as women were taught only the simple tasks of writing their own names, and sometimes reading, but not much else was expected from females or even allowed (Defoe). As men wanted to stay superior, education for women was not very prevalent. At the Seneca Falls Conference, a document was produced called a Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, which described the continued struggle of women to obtain education as college for women seemed like taboo and was not allowed. …show more content…
Most women were expected to just stay at home with the kids as the men provided the money. As more women are now attending college, this role has changed significantly and less women stay home with the children all day; in fact, “34% of women worked outside the home in 1950, it’s 60% today. That compares to 75% of men”(The Changing Role). This significant change is mainly due to the workers rights women have acquired along with the fact that now most women obtain a proper education. The National Organization of Woman, (NOW) has been fighting for these gender equality rights, changing women's roles in the workforce since they were established in the 1960s (Brenner). While males on average still make more money than females, the gap between these incomes has significantly
Since the U.S. became a country in 1776, the country has struggled to establish true equality. There have been great strides from voting rights among African Americans, immigration acts, and many other equality movements, but one of the largest battles that has been going on for a long time is the struggle for Women's rights. As a result, gender roles have changed significantly throughout the U.S. as women gain more power and independence.
Daniel Defoe in “An Academy for Women,” wrote about the difference in gender roles as women were taught only the simple tasks of writing their own names, and sometimes reading, but not much else was expected from females or even allowed (Defoe). As men wanted to stay superior, education for women was not very prevalent. At the Seneca Falls Conference, a document was produced called a Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, which described the continued struggle of women to obtain education as college for women seemed like taboo and was not allowed. …show more content…
Most women were expected to just stay at home with the kids as the men provided the money. As more women are now attending college, this role has changed significantly and less women stay home with the children all day; in fact, “34% of women worked outside the home in 1950, it’s 60% today. That compares to 75% of men”(The Changing Role). This significant change is mainly due to the workers rights women have acquired along with the fact that now most women obtain a proper education. The National Organization of Woman, (NOW) has been fighting for these gender equality rights, changing women's roles in the workforce since they were established in the 1960s (Brenner). While males on average still make more money than females, the gap between these incomes has significantly