Despite females major strides in attempt for equality in the 1990 's, sexism and gender inequality still remain a social norm in today 's society. The definition of sexism is prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination (typically against women) on the basis of a person 's sex or gender. An example of sexism/gender inequality in today 's workforce is women working full time in the work force and earning less than men with the same educational qualification. Another powerful example is the statistics of women in the senate/positions of power vs. men. Not surprisingly, since 1789, only 46 women in the United States served as a state senate. Since it was created, 1,294 members served as a senate, 35% being female and 65% male (U.S. House of Representatives,
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Just last year (2015) women working full-time made 20 cents less than men-only 80 cents for every dollar men made. With men already at a 20% pay advantage, race, ethnicity, age and parental status all effect the already 80 cents a female makes to a mans every dollar made. According to AAUW, the gender gap is unlikely to close until the year 2152.
In addition, less females in the work force are serving than men. On average (across the OECD), over 85% of men between the ages of 25-55 are employed, vs. 70% of women ages of 25-55 being employed. Seeing there 's a 15% employment gap between sexes, gender inequalities remain persistent. Females are also less likely to have a managerial or supervisory position, and if they do, their positions carry out less power and …show more content…
In the United States congress, "women hold 17% of the seats; abortion is legal, but more than 85% of counties in the U.S. have no provider; women work outside the home, but they make about 76 cents to a man 's dollar and make up the majority of Americans living in poverty. This is a far cry from progress; it 's an epidemic of sexism" (Jessica Valenti, Washington post company, 2010). Unfortunately, sexism and gender inequality are both such an intricate subject to solve due to all of the contributing factors.
The first progressive step towards equality was after World War II, when paid labor forces arose and their contributions created propaganda like the image of Rosie the Riveter. Despite the amount of years after WWII until women gained the right to vote, receive a drivers license, obtain a credit card, etc, this was a major step in progress for women 's history. Married and single ladies working a job in the workforce increased from less than 40% to nearly 70% within a span of approximately 40 years (Doing better for families, OECD,
Just last year (2015) women working full-time made 20 cents less than men-only 80 cents for every dollar men made. With men already at a 20% pay advantage, race, ethnicity, age and parental status all effect the already 80 cents a female makes to a mans every dollar made. According to AAUW, the gender gap is unlikely to close until the year 2152.
In addition, less females in the work force are serving than men. On average (across the OECD), over 85% of men between the ages of 25-55 are employed, vs. 70% of women ages of 25-55 being employed. Seeing there 's a 15% employment gap between sexes, gender inequalities remain persistent. Females are also less likely to have a managerial or supervisory position, and if they do, their positions carry out less power and …show more content…
In the United States congress, "women hold 17% of the seats; abortion is legal, but more than 85% of counties in the U.S. have no provider; women work outside the home, but they make about 76 cents to a man 's dollar and make up the majority of Americans living in poverty. This is a far cry from progress; it 's an epidemic of sexism" (Jessica Valenti, Washington post company, 2010). Unfortunately, sexism and gender inequality are both such an intricate subject to solve due to all of the contributing factors.
The first progressive step towards equality was after World War II, when paid labor forces arose and their contributions created propaganda like the image of Rosie the Riveter. Despite the amount of years after WWII until women gained the right to vote, receive a drivers license, obtain a credit card, etc, this was a major step in progress for women 's history. Married and single ladies working a job in the workforce increased from less than 40% to nearly 70% within a span of approximately 40 years (Doing better for families, OECD,