Can women in the workforce achieve the American Dream?
From the end of the Civil War to the present day women have been active participants in the American workforce. And while they partake in almost every job position there is a noticeable gap between men and women. Some of the factors contributing to this gap are sexual harassment, unpaid maternity leave, and receiving unequal pay. Because of these circumstances it is not possible for women in the workforce to achieve the American Dream.
In a recent survey seventy-five percent of women reported that they had been targeted by other male co-workers. Forty-nine said that they had been harassed by male clients or customers. Thirty-eight had been harassed by a male manager. Women have faced sexual …show more content…
Because companies are not required to provide paid maternity leave many choose not to. Although the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 provides 12 weeks in addition to the six already provided, all go unpaid. As a result of companies not being required to provide paid maternity leave and the amount of weeks given it is extremely difficult for working mothers to provide for their families. In fact, most women decide to put off having children as a result of these things. Also, if already pregnant they are likely to not receive a job offer because companies don’t want to have to deal with maternity leave. Unpaid maternity leave is an enormous factor in determining if women can obtain the American Dream.
One of the biggest part in preventing women from achieving the American Dream is the wage gap. In 2015, there was a 20% difference between what men and women working full time were paid. Although the wage gap has decreased since the 1970’s, women aren’t expected to receive equal pay until 2059. This issue is the main reason women haven’t and will continue to not achieve their American Dream...at least not for 44 more
From the end of the Civil War to the present day women have been active participants in the American workforce. And while they partake in almost every job position there is a noticeable gap between men and women. Some of the factors contributing to this gap are sexual harassment, unpaid maternity leave, and receiving unequal pay. Because of these circumstances it is not possible for women in the workforce to achieve the American Dream.
In a recent survey seventy-five percent of women reported that they had been targeted by other male co-workers. Forty-nine said that they had been harassed by male clients or customers. Thirty-eight had been harassed by a male manager. Women have faced sexual …show more content…
Because companies are not required to provide paid maternity leave many choose not to. Although the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 provides 12 weeks in addition to the six already provided, all go unpaid. As a result of companies not being required to provide paid maternity leave and the amount of weeks given it is extremely difficult for working mothers to provide for their families. In fact, most women decide to put off having children as a result of these things. Also, if already pregnant they are likely to not receive a job offer because companies don’t want to have to deal with maternity leave. Unpaid maternity leave is an enormous factor in determining if women can obtain the American Dream.
One of the biggest part in preventing women from achieving the American Dream is the wage gap. In 2015, there was a 20% difference between what men and women working full time were paid. Although the wage gap has decreased since the 1970’s, women aren’t expected to receive equal pay until 2059. This issue is the main reason women haven’t and will continue to not achieve their American Dream...at least not for 44 more