Gender Inequality In America

Inequality between different groups of people within the United States is concerning for many sociologists and society in general. One of the main inequalities throughout the United States is gender inequality. Gender inequity is found in all past and present societies. It takes the form of patriarchy. From the patriarchal point of view, gender inequality can be traced back to biological differences in early societies (“Steven Goldberg on Patriarchy” 2006). This inequality is present in society through many different forms, including job segregation, the gender pay gap, and a great difference in women’s political representation (Joan Acker, 1989).

Gender inequality has engulfed the United States and placed copious varying roles onto the male and female sexes. According to Leila Aboulela, Minaret, “All through life there were distinctions - toilets for men, toilets for women; clothes for men, clothes for women - then, at the end, the graves are identical.” Discrimination places women into different roles and takes away numerous privileges. However in America today after more than a century of struggles by dedicated activists who fought to alter these ideals and gain further rights, the perception of women in society and their contributions to society have been greatly transformed.

As Quindlen states, "As Americans read..." that tells us right there that she is trying to reach all Americans. As for her purpose, with her references to the treatment of Afghanistan women I am lead to believe that she is trying to bring light to an existence of an example of women inequality in America. Looking at when it was published, only a couple of months after September 11th, it was perfect timing to throw in on this topic. The possibility of a draft was a reality or at the very least many believe it was a possibility. I would have to agree with her thesis, women should also be required to register for the military draft. I have come to stand against any type of inequality, whether it be (to name a few) race, gender, age, religious

Places like the USA have shown great inequality. This can be supported by the fact of unequal job pay, racial inequality and discrimination. Despite this being faced between both genders it is mostly targeted to females. The use of unequal job pay suggests that the USA has not developed its equality, therefore, more uprising and gender wars become more common due to this. Also racial inequality between genders is also a problem in America’s society. It is proven that men earn about 20% more than women. However different coloured women earn 40% less than men. This indicates that not only gender discrimination is happening but also racism within that. This doubles the attacks against women as most women are from foreign countries which differ them in colour from other people. This difference symbolises the difference in women and men. This shows us that

“The US is the largest economy in the world,” yet inequalities within it plague it. Though there are several measures of inequality, some measures of inequality that seem to be especially daunting are gender inequality and wealth inequality.

Feminism and gender inequality are not just issues that women face in the US, but the entire world. Comparatively, women in the US are actually treated much better than women of other countries, such as those in the Middle East, where women have no rights and are seen as property. Talk about objectification! Transnational feminism takes a look at the same women’s issues that we have in the US and how they affect women in other countries. Transnational feminism also takes into account the various cultural difference that might also affect these issues and create other issues that women of different origins might face. Likewise, these cultural differences also affect the social construction of gender and maintain gender inequality. For example, Asian and African countries still abide by the very traditional patriarch lifestyle, in which the men are the “breadwinners” and women do the housework and take care of the children. Because many of these countries have corrupt governments, women remain having no rights due to the fear of punishment they would receive for trying to combat these issues. It is hard to fight for rights when some countries don’t even consider women as humans, but this is where transnational feminists come in. They fight for equal rights for all women, regardless of their ethnicity, race, sexuality, size, age, etc. because women are worthy of fair treatment and shouldn’t have to prove that.

Inequality, inequality is a strong word that comes to my mind when I think of problems going on in our world. This situation is happening all over the world and it's affecting many people including. This situation affects me for the following reasons which include gender diversity and racism.

There is supposed to be equal protection for everyone in the United States, but in reality, there isn’t. People who are minority and of color get targeted, because of their race, gender, and class, while wealthy white people are put on a pedal stool and hardly ever get in trouble by the law. In many case the wealthy are not arrested nor are they given a sentence for their wrongful doing, they are allowed to get away with murder (86). In the meantime, poor people are not given the same treatment and can be sentence to 15 years, 25 years, or life in prison for committing minor offense. The Social sphere is inequality that has increased, women who work the same hours as a man are looked down on because they are supposed to be at home with the

According to The Declaration of Independence , "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable right" (Jefferson) . Does much of that statement holds any truth? America is still recognized as the greatest country in the world, as well as an elite superpower; but has many short comings. Some persons may believe that there has always been inequality in the legal system, since the beginning of time. For instance, we "Americans" are always in the public eye or hold such precedence when it comes to the "American Dream" or image of how we are perceived by the world. Every successful American or the government wants to promote that.

Throughout history, gender inequality has been in the closet. The debate about inequality is a frequent topic in blogs, editorials, or when examined through scientific research. It is taboo, however, to discuss inequalities from within the closeted workplace. Open discussion is limited in a corporate culture that promotes individualism. It is not in a company's best interest to expose its own bias, especially when the bias concerns race or gender. Exposing bias is often met with employee dismissal and can escalate into corporate legal consequences. The idea of gender inequality is necessary to bring up in conversation so further research can be done on the issue and discussion can be open as to what is needed. Unfortunately, polarizing opinions can lead to workplace clashes with colleagues or managers. Gender wage disparities are complex and multi-generational. Historically, gender-based social behaviors institutionalize inequality in corporate cultures that are structured to promote individualism.

Inferiority Women have always been a powerful group of people. They give life, support, love and are strong. Although women are a strong group of people, they tend to face many obstacles within America. Three issues women encounter are the wage gap in the workforce, physical and sexual abuse, and inferiority to men. I consider the inequality of women to be the single most important societal problem today. Women deserve to have these issues resolved and be treated equally within our country.

We all have fears but we can’t become a whole person if we don’t allow ourselves to express our struggles. It’s the certain incidents that we have encountered in the lives that make us who are today. On page 42, Andre Lorde (2007) discusses how minorities have had the opportunities of both being “invisible and visible” but yet, still receive so much hate from society. She also discusses how women of color “are not meant to survive” which I thought was very interesting because this world is made of both women and men. There are so many successful women that exist on this earth and if it wasn’t for them, little girls wouldn’t have the opportunity to see women in power and see themselves through them. Although hundreds of years have past where

Do you think the contemporary family structure is the root for gender inequality within the United States today? Why or Why not? Do you feel women are inherently “nurturing” with an instinct toward love and service? Does this instinct interfere with a woman’s ability towards logic, reason, and decision making?

“A century ago, women occupied a position of striking subordination” (Macionis; Jansson; Benoit) husbands has all the power and control in marriage, and laws limits women from most of the jobs, and also from voting, but nowadays situation change a little bit. The American Civil Liberties Union (2015) affirms that despite the tremendous progress made in the struggle for gender equality, women still face violence, discrimination, and institutional barriers to equal participation in society.

Despite America being one of the most powerful counties in the world, there is still the issue of gender inequality. America has one of the most or the most influential ability yet still falls short on gender equality. The workplace in America needs some in improvement in the aspect of paying both men and women the same. The insensitivity of gender equality has had people in the workplace and in everyday situations speaks out about the equality women deserve. These situations have sparked feminist movements all around American and the world including actress Emma Watson’s HeForShe campaign and the United States Woman’s National Soccer Team filing complaints for unequal pay. Both men and women are tired seeing the inequality just because of