Equality of outcome

Moreover Wee states that “There can be no gender equality if the very idea of equality is lost as a desired value” (91). And without promotion of equality in a social environment of religion and secular ideas, women will not receive the rights earned. Additionally, the views of gender equality will not be respected if secular nor religious points of view can find a common ground. Such as the one found by women through…

During the 1960s, several socio-cultural and political events like students’ protest, anti-Vietnam war agitation, liberation for lesbians and gays andthe Women’s Movement shook the American literary scenario. The new generation of playwrights used drama as a potent medium in depicting the ongoing turbulence that prevailed in the society deftly. However, the Women’s Movement gathered women from allwalks of life, to come to the streets to record their protests and speak their voices. In spiteof…

skills and more. These common occurrences promote the idea that more equality will better a nation which raises the question, would total equality actually benefit society? Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron succeeds in addressing this question and exposes the consequences of complete equality. His short story takes place in an egalitarian society where the government handicaps anyone who is naturally above average to achieve equality amongst all citizens. The text follows a man with above…

Throughout the years, women have fought for the same rights as men do. Some may argue that women are still doing this with the current wage gap and the fight against sexual assault. But poet Carmen Giménez Smith does this in a different way. In her poetry, she shows the raw reality of being a female in the darkest ways. Giménez Smith work explores many issues that affect the lives of females. Many of her works have an underlying tone of brutally honest realism in it. For example, in “Bleeding…

her popularity to stand out for public issues, Watson decided take up that responsibility to awaken the publics awareness towards gender equality. Watson speech took place at a special event held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The intended purpose of this speech was to promote the “HeForShe” Campaign to advocate the importance of gender equality around the world. Emma Watson does a profound job in appealing to her viewers, as her stance on this issue was strong and well…

am doubtful of the amount of power that another employee, or myself has in decision making. The second dimension is gender egalitarianism, which is “Degree to which an organization or society minimizes gender role differences and promotes gender equality” (Strong, 2016). This is very important in both the social and professional lives of all people. Northouse says, Sweden is the most gender-egalitarian countries in the world (p. 433). In America we have come a long way as far as having women in…

Avon is committed to raise awareness about certain issues connected to women and help to fight against these problems in various ways. I would like to take a look at what social problems are they concerned about and why it is important in shaping the image of the company. Schewe says that “creating awareness is the first goal of promotion,” and that it is necessary because interest is triggered by awareness; which are followed by desire and action (Schewe 1987, 494). There are two main concerns…

In “Celebrating Global Feminism with Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan”, author Melena Ryzik sheds light on Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan’s upcoming Festival Albertine, which discusses feminism around the world. Ryzik tells the story of two activists’ journey of pushing for activism. This article was interesting to me because the way the author portrayed women as strong leaders who have made significant accomplishments resonates with my ideas and identity as an aspiring female leader. While…

Essay - Pride and Prejudice Defining and criticizing women’s status in society has long been a fight carried by inspiring feminists through the ages. However, the points of view on that specific concern differ from one another, as individuals adopt particular perspectives based on their actual society and their own judgment. Hence, the evolution of feminist ideas illustrates various opinions on which the modern society relies. Jane Austen, the author of the novel Pride and Prejudice, suggests…

The very recent Women’s March reminded me of Emma Watson’s speech for a campaign called “HeForShe” entitled “Gender Equality is Your Issue too”. The campaign “HeForShe” believes in equality for everyone in the world. “HeForShe” believes that the most pressing issues in the United States of America are education, work, health, identity, violence, and politics. (Not necessarily in this order). On the “HeForShe” commitment page, it reads, “I am one of billions… who believe that everyone is born…