Essay On Gender Discrimination In America

Although America is known as the land of the free, how free and fair is it? Since the countries conception America has been filled with hate, and discrimination. Even after we abolished slavery, America still faces racial issues and tension in society today. These noticeable issues also effect citizen’s jobs, and their wages. Illogically, even though two people may have the exact same training and resume, one may get payed more for the same work because they are for instance, a male or Caucasian, Compared to if they were a women, and Hispanic. Although many succeed highly in America, a majority do not and that can often be caused by factors that are beyond their control which may not be an issue if it weren’t for America’s culture. America is obviously a leading power in the world, and without successful individuals that would not be possible, but could it be an even …show more content…
Up until modern times and even now, women have been consistently given less opportunities just because of their gender. Even now in America women earn on average 74 cents on the dollar compared to men (Barko 618). While women and women’s rights have come a long way, there is still much to be improved. In the past women often did not always have means to become well educated, or go to a secondary school like a university. Since women have now been able to attend universities and other forms of higher education, it has opened up numerous doors for their possible future success. However even though they may obtain a degree from a university it still does not grant them the same opportunities it may to a man. Even with a degree, higher paying and higher needed education jobs, still discriminate against women. By not offering the same position to a male or by paying less than they would their equal male counterpart, women are still being held back for no defendable