Gender Equality

Men take care of children while women work, crazy right! Not anymore. In the article, "Why Men Still Can't Have It All", author Richard Dorment, emphasizes that both men and women are discriminated ag…

Why is it that women get paid 85% of what men get paid, when both men and women are working so hard to succeed? There have been arguments upon arguments about females getting paid less than male athl…

It is simply impossible to go through life unscathed by the rippling effects of sexism, as it quite literally dictates nearly every aspect of our lives. Sexism is deeply rooted in a series of power re…

Alana Biggers a medical doctor states that "racial discrimination permeates our healthcare system in many countries" ( Biggers 1). Including The mistreatment, African American citizens have throughout…

Gender biases affect the societal view of each counterpart because of size and expectations. In "Little Woman," Sally Benson focuses on the two main characters, Ralph and Penny, to illustrate the bias…

"Don't let being a woman hold you back from the leader that you're destined to be." It is a popular saying by Jamie Farsnel that everyone might have heard of. But in today's world, the motive for this…

How many times have you seen the men in your life cry? In The speech Gender equality is your issue too Emma Waston sheds light on her experiences as a woman facing gender inequalities and stereotypes…

For as long as sports have been played, people have been arguing about whether women and men should be playing sports together. Some people believe that women are just as physically strong as men, and…

Hong Kong- we pride ourselves on being the enlightened city of the East. 1981. The Legislative Council legalised abortion. Mid 1990s, the number of female students enrolled in higher education surpass…

"Freedom can not be achieved unless women have been emancipated from all kinds of oppression" \- Nelson Mandela. Gender inequality has been a part of our world for a very long time and is continuing …

July 4th, 1776: a vital day in history for the United States of America. On this day, the Declaration of Independence was signed and sealed by some of the most important and influential people of that…

As a woman, it is not always easy to be treated fairly towards men. You probably hear this every week in a conversation. Even though it is a much repeated phrase, it is accurate. In the Victorian era,…

The lack of representation of female leaders in Canada is no secret, as most individuals in office are males. In the 9th grade, I learned how there had only ever been one female prime minister of Cana…

Countries worldwide have developed different laws, punishments, and types of imprisonment and rehabilitation that align best with their needs and beliefs. While some countries may be more relaxed and …

William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" - first published in 1597 - is a tragedy play about two star-crossed lovers. Aware of his Elizabethan audience, Shakespeare creates men that are in stark …

Throughout history, there has been a common pattern of women having to insert themselves into male-dominated areas due to exclusion. Centuries ago, the antiquated and widely accepted idea that women w…

It has been proven to everyone that women can be successful in any domain.Serving in Military service is not an exception to this rule. a number ofpeople believe that the status quo should be changed …

The one pervasive question that society always asks is- "what makes a man, manly?". Is it strength, authority or body anatomy? According to societal norms the provenance of a man is assertive, gallant…

"Waiting so long, For a man refined and strong, Is not at all unusual. But it is rare to wait a hundred years. Indeed no woman today Is that patient for a mate." (Tatar and Perrault 130) Patience is …

"We as a nation must change our basic attitude toward the work of women" proclaimed one magazine (Foner 690). Without women, many things in the world would not be possible. World War II gave the Unite…

Throughout time, women prove themselves and their power over and over again to men. Many question as to why society continues to undermine and suppress women even when it pledges to always remain fair…

Gender roles and stereotypes have been around for as long as decades can admit, confining women, especially mothers, in a minuscule metaphorical bubble and characterizing them as fragile beings whose …

Did you know that the gender wage gap between men and women has become an omit topic over the course of the years. For those who believe the gender wage gap still exists, it has become an endless batt…

The rules in sports are the same for all players. However, female athletes are more likely to have lower salaries,fewer sponsors, poorer contracts, and little to no media coverage. Gender discriminati…

In the modern age of the 21st Century, women have to deal with inequality, prejudice, and harassment almost more than ever before. Our contemporary world is made for men, with little room for the resp…

To begin with, the integration of sex-based bathrooms was created by one main social issue; the unsureness of privacy and safety among citizens. Many people feel more secure being surrounded by those …

With a vote of 96 to 3, Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second lady in U.S history to become a supreme court justice and paved the way for other women alike. Ruth Bader Ginsburg showed grit in times of…

What do you see when you look at the news? You may not even notice it at first glance because of how normalized it has become in society. All news platforms and prototype reporters have something in c…

Imagine cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children for 18 years straight until they leave for college, even longer if you have more than one child. Women have had this as their "job" for thousands…

During the 1920's, America experienced a turning point in the way society functioned. Traditional gender roles were challenged, laws were changed, and different ethnic groups of people found new ways …