Whoever said men and women are equal must have been blind. Women
have always taken a back seat to men in American society. This occurrence
is not only found in the United States, but in other countries as well.
It's safe to say that the Declaration of Independence started it and it has
continued to the present.
There is one set of standards that apply to men, and another set of
standards that apply to women. This is evident in the home, workplace, and
society in general. The problem of men and women not being equal can be
traced back to the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of
Independence proclaimed that all men are created equal. There was no
mention of women being equal, only men. At the time of the drafting of the
document, the men had all the power. The document was even drafted by a man.
Women were confined to the home to take care of the domestic housekeeping
duties. Look no further than the home to see the first sign that men and
women are not equal. The traditional role of the man was to work and the
money he made would be used by all in the household. The traditional role
of the woman was to stay home, take care of the children, clean the house,
and cook. Because society has always associated money with power, the
person bringing home the money had the power. The man often makes the f
inal decision on all household matters because he has the money.
The workplace is another place where men and women are not equal.
The most obvious sign starts at the top. Look at CEOs of corporation; the
majority of which are men. Women serving as CEOs are a rare sight. Another
sign of the unfairness can also be found in the lower ranks. Men are often
applauded for being assertive and giving orders. By giving orders, men are
taking a leadership role. Demonstrating leadership ability is a quality
that employers often look for. On the other hand, women who are assertive
and ...