The topic of men and women is always interesting to discuss. In the twenty first century, women are more educated and more independent of their finances. The American society is changing its expectations of gender roles and creating more opportunities for women. Many females are entering occupations that used to be male dominated. However, there are still obstacles that can restrict a woman from achieving her full potential such as gender stereotypes, gender pay gap, sexual harassment, child rearing, and social social pressure. Although there are many movements and changes to bring gender equality, it is not easy to be a woman in America.
In this contemporary American culture, it is undeniable that women are having better lives compared to …show more content…
In most cultures, people view women as the submissive gender and men as the dominant gender, so women cannot be leaders (Chaffins). Because this stereotype has been rooted in people’s mind for too long, it is hard to change. Nowadays, many parents are still raising their children according to gender roles. They do not encourage their daughters to achieve a higher level of education and make the girls conform to gender roles (Chaffins). On the other hand, boys are more free to express themselves and mature from their experiences. For this reason, girls who have protective parents are more receptive. Parents need to realize that in order for women to break through the glass ceiling, their daughters need to be independent and …show more content…
However, the reality is opposite. In the article “What’s the real gender pay gap?”, the author states, “men and women with similar résumés applied for waitstaff jobs at high-priced restaurants; women’s job offers were 50 percent lower than men’s.” This is what makes a woman’s life harder. Gender discrimination is still occurring in everyday lives. Furthermore, the author of the article “The Glass Ceiling: Are Women Where They Should Be?” writes that many employers are hesitating to hire women because when women are pregnant or raising children, they have to take a leave or absent. Being a woman in this society is hard because employers could take a biological process such as pregnancy to limit her chance of getting
In this contemporary American culture, it is undeniable that women are having better lives compared to …show more content…
In most cultures, people view women as the submissive gender and men as the dominant gender, so women cannot be leaders (Chaffins). Because this stereotype has been rooted in people’s mind for too long, it is hard to change. Nowadays, many parents are still raising their children according to gender roles. They do not encourage their daughters to achieve a higher level of education and make the girls conform to gender roles (Chaffins). On the other hand, boys are more free to express themselves and mature from their experiences. For this reason, girls who have protective parents are more receptive. Parents need to realize that in order for women to break through the glass ceiling, their daughters need to be independent and …show more content…
However, the reality is opposite. In the article “What’s the real gender pay gap?”, the author states, “men and women with similar résumés applied for waitstaff jobs at high-priced restaurants; women’s job offers were 50 percent lower than men’s.” This is what makes a woman’s life harder. Gender discrimination is still occurring in everyday lives. Furthermore, the author of the article “The Glass Ceiling: Are Women Where They Should Be?” writes that many employers are hesitating to hire women because when women are pregnant or raising children, they have to take a leave or absent. Being a woman in this society is hard because employers could take a biological process such as pregnancy to limit her chance of getting