Gender Inequality Of Women In America

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Over the course of time women have played various roles. Throughout history some women were queens and were treated with the highest respect. Meanwhile, other women were often mistreated and powerless. Even now in present times, women still have to experience gender inequality. Especially in male dominated work fields such as politics. Women involved with politics usually have to work harder than men just to receive the same recognition. In this short film, women politicians shared their stories. Years ago five women were sworn into the United States Senate which was also referred to or known as the “Men’s Club in America. It wasn’t until recent years that women joined the Senate. This showed me how it was such an improvement to have twenty

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