The Importance Of Feminism And Gender Equality

It is no secret that throughout time men and women have been treated differently; one gender receiving greater rights and privileges, while the other has been oppressed. Without question, women have been mistreated for years, and the conflict has finally reached its boiling point. Although the ‘First Wave’ of the feminist movement began in the 1960’s, our country is now in the midst of another revolution. As more and more women have begun to stand up for their basic rights as human beings, people have started to listen. The reemergence of the movement not only benefits women, but men also. As time has passed, feminists and some men are fighting for the same rights and treatment. The shared interests makes feminism a solution to gender inequality. Feminism is important to gender inequality because as it stands the scales are tipped unfairly, and all stand to lose because of it. The issues of feminism and gender equality branch out and affect everyone, even the students at the University of Alabama. This is especially true for the subject of sexual assault on campus. I believe that through greater education and …show more content…
Firstly, it should cover the history of women’s rights, and the feminist movement. It should also teach the students the everyday strife of women, and how women are treated differently everyday just because of their sex. It should cover the inequalities of our society, specifically those pertaining to social expectations, politics, and economics. The course should force the students to question their current view of women, and should help lead them to a more inclusive view of the female. I believe a Women’s Studies course should leave students with a better understanding of the struggle women must face, and how men are given greater privileges. It seems that it would be a waste of a college course to not make an attempt at bettering the lives of women in the real world, not just the