Gender Equality
Introduction
Gender equality refers to a situation or state where access to opportunities and rights is not influenced by gender. This can only be achieved if across all aspects in the society such as decision making and economic participation is enjoyed by both men and women equally. Hence different needs of women and men, aspirations and behaviors should be equally favored and valued. On the other hand racial equality refers to treating individuals morally; legally and politically equal irrespective of their racial characteristics since it is a belief that different racial groups are equal thus none is inferior or superior in virtue, beauty and intelligence. In United States of America racial equality is heavily linked to …show more content…
Under the English Common Law, women were never allowed to own property since they were only legally married to their husbands. During the American Revolution doors for women were opened they are able to claim an active role in public society. They become leaders in their communities by participating in the politics by boycotting goods that came from Britain and overseeing their farms. They were also involved in War 1812 where they helped their husbands by deputizing them and serving as nurses. Although they were involved in the development local society and economic activities they were never allowed to vote. Quest for freedom was made by Jefferson, Montesquieu, Voltaire and others where their central focus in to challenge divine rights and tyranny hence women began to question the perception about the tyranny of men over women. Thus the French Revolution challenged the existence of social inequalities which led to opening of doors for women in fighting for equality. Thus in 1900 there were enormous changes across the United States where the lives of women were altered so as to remain relevant in the society and become independent beings instead of depending on their husbands hence they were able to find work in various industries (Encyclopedia.com). The main aim of protests from women activists was to improve their wage and working …show more content…
In order for any economy to be successful it must respect different races and their human rights and the rights of women. In essence women plays a crucial role in the society thus they should have equal opportunities as men. Equal opportunities such as equal wages, equal job opportunities, owning of property and even to participate in politics should be accorded to women the same way it is permitted for men in ensuring that all are considered to be
Introduction
Gender equality refers to a situation or state where access to opportunities and rights is not influenced by gender. This can only be achieved if across all aspects in the society such as decision making and economic participation is enjoyed by both men and women equally. Hence different needs of women and men, aspirations and behaviors should be equally favored and valued. On the other hand racial equality refers to treating individuals morally; legally and politically equal irrespective of their racial characteristics since it is a belief that different racial groups are equal thus none is inferior or superior in virtue, beauty and intelligence. In United States of America racial equality is heavily linked to …show more content…
Under the English Common Law, women were never allowed to own property since they were only legally married to their husbands. During the American Revolution doors for women were opened they are able to claim an active role in public society. They become leaders in their communities by participating in the politics by boycotting goods that came from Britain and overseeing their farms. They were also involved in War 1812 where they helped their husbands by deputizing them and serving as nurses. Although they were involved in the development local society and economic activities they were never allowed to vote. Quest for freedom was made by Jefferson, Montesquieu, Voltaire and others where their central focus in to challenge divine rights and tyranny hence women began to question the perception about the tyranny of men over women. Thus the French Revolution challenged the existence of social inequalities which led to opening of doors for women in fighting for equality. Thus in 1900 there were enormous changes across the United States where the lives of women were altered so as to remain relevant in the society and become independent beings instead of depending on their husbands hence they were able to find work in various industries (Encyclopedia.com). The main aim of protests from women activists was to improve their wage and working …show more content…
In order for any economy to be successful it must respect different races and their human rights and the rights of women. In essence women plays a crucial role in the society thus they should have equal opportunities as men. Equal opportunities such as equal wages, equal job opportunities, owning of property and even to participate in politics should be accorded to women the same way it is permitted for men in ensuring that all are considered to be