Inequalities Toward Women From Biblical Times

The severity of World War II directly impacted the future of American women by forcing them into positions of importance - a stark contrast to their traditional role as simple housewives. Without the jolting force of World War II shoving women into the somewhat uncomfortable position as the backbone of the nation’s labor force, traditions would have been perpetuated for decades longer. Because their wartime acts gave women nationwide a sense of self-confidence, they pushed for more rights in the proceeding decades with the rise of second-wave

In the law field, women “attorneys earn 80.5 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts.” In the medical field, “female physicians and surgeons earn 64.4 cents on the dollar.” In retail, females earn “70.6 cents for every dollar earned by” male counterparts. Females in full-time managerial positions “earn 81 cents for every dollar earned by their male manager peers” and “female truck drivers earn… 76.4 cents on the dollar.” The remaining money from the female-male wage gap “may attribute to discriminatory practices.” The differences in income exist but “women work close to two-thirds of the world’s work hours [and] earn only one-tenth of the world’s income” (Graham 148).

At a time when labour unions were gaining in memberships, organization, and bargaining power, women in the workforce made marginal gains during this period considering the booming economy. Sociologically, a healthy economy should in theory provide the framework for change. When citizens have low unemployment and more money in their pockets, time and attention is less directed at bread and butter issues like sustenance and poverty, and aimed at equality and social progress. For women unfortunately, this was not necessarily the case. Their battle with employers was still a struggle between classes than gender parity. Male union leadership would naturally further male worker interests first,8 and this shows a culture of sexism in the workplace that was clearly difficult for working women to overcome. Even union-dues paying women rarely openly questioned their subordination as a sex.9 They were most likely outnumbered and the consequences of being a whistle blower did not want to be entertained. In the mindset of women who worked however, was a developing identity as female wage earners and unionists.10

Undeniably, the outlook of women in the workforce changed following the advent of World War II. Traditionally, the role of caretaker of the house and home was assigned to the woman. Society and institutions facilitated, accepted and supported this way of thinking and way of life. Working outside the home was considered "a man's job". A woman expressing an interest in being anything other than a homemaker and wife was frowned upon. Accepted was the notion that men are better laborers and a woman could not perform at the same level as a man and therefore are undesirable candidates for work in the office or in factories. When America entered in the Second World War, the role of women as primarily stewards of the home was forever changed. As men answered the call of duty, they left behind a void not only in the hearts of their loved ones but also in the workplace. During this time not only were vacancies found in the work that once employees turned soldiers left behind but also we witnessed an increase of labor need for specific industries, such as those that supported the wartime efforts. Women entered the workforce in droves, filling the much needed void in the offices and the factories. Women become the soldiers on the home front and once the war was over, there was no erasing the progress women made in proving capable and ready to hold gainful employment outside the home. This paper addresses women in the workforce,

Women in the US typically get paid only 80 percent of what men get paid. According to Kevin Miller’s article, “The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap,”, “ in 2016, women working

“Many women did go to work during these years, increasing the female work force from 11 million to 18 million. The steep rise meant that more than one third of American women worked by 1945.” This changed the ideas of femininity because “their presence broke down stigmas and set motion the longer-term rise in working women in the United States.” In addition, this situation was magnified by the types of jobs that were available to women during the wartime. Jobs that were mostly available during this time were “blue collar” jobs which involved strength in doing them.

In the early 20th century, discrimination against women was rife in the society. The role of women in the society at the time was relegated to procreation and looking after the needs of the family. In fact, the male chauvinistic society advanced the notion that the primary role of women was to give birth and raise children. However, such forms of discrimination were gradually resisted by women in the US buoyed by the growth of the feminist movement in Europe. However, the early 20th century was characterized by sustained suppression of women who were paid weekly wages by their husbands to take care of their families while those who were single sought jobs that would be of service to the society such as cooking or serving food at the restaurants.

By the early 1900’s the percentage of women who worked out side the home worked in factories. Factories were unclean, held no proper safety regulations, and required the women to work long hour shifts. The average shift for a women working in the factories at this time was excessively long. Because the women were working these long hours they felt they needed to be heard when it came to the complaints they had. The 25 percent of women that made up the work force were a crucial factor in the ever-growing U.S economy. In their ability to provide the U.S with essential economic power the women gained so called “public visibility.” The ability for women to be in the work force signified the beginning of “true modernity in female roles.” The newfound visibility and forcefulness of women in the work force would lead to their later well-earned rights. Meanwhile, the men who worked in the factories faced the same harsh conditions as the women and were subject to working long shifts as

Income disparities have been an issue within the American society before and during the arrival of the industrial revolution. During the industrial revolution era white, middle-class women were viewed as dainty, unproductive, submissive and domesticated individuals whom worth was based upon her virtuous character. Therefore, because society perceived women as a “cult of true womanhood” they believe women certainly could not be paid employees as noted by Gordon, Buhle, and schrom (as cited in Samuels, Jiménez, Herrera & Ferber, 2009, p. 337). The reason women were referred to as the “cult of true womanhood” was because of its strict and somewhat pious standards. This abstract way of thinking toward women’s restrictive position within society

The labor movement in the United States has had a turbulent history with not being equal to all in society. A key demographic that has fought for equality up to the present day is women. The time period following the second World War was a time in which the United States thrived economically and socially, separating themselves as the sole “world superpower”. During the War, many women enter the workforce to help with the rapid production that was necessary to meet the demands of the military. When the War ended, many women saw their jobs lost to returning veterans. They were sent back to their homes to take care of their families. The post World War II time poised as an obstacle for women in the workforce. They were coming off of a high that they experienced by not having to stay in the home all day and tend to chores and their husband’s wishes. They no longer had to rely on their husband’s money because for the first time they were finally making their own. The working opportunities during the second World War created a feminist liberation that could not be oppressed when the men returned home. It instead jumpstarted women’s focus on their independence.

Miriam the daughter of Aaron was a prophet and one of the triad of leaders of Israel during the Exodus from Egypt. In judges 4 & 5 Deborah, was a prophet judge, who headed the army of ancient Israel. (New king James, 1945) The gospel of Philip portrayed Mary Magdalene as the companion of Jesus, in a position of very high authority within early Christian movement.

“the median wage of a woman working full-time all year in the United States is about $39,600—only 79 percent of a man’s median earnings of $50,400” (The White House, 2016).

George Guilder, author of the 1986 article “Women in the Work Force”,” writes about the growing number of women in the workforce. Women are now seeking work in fields dominated by men (Guilder). My grandma Sharon worked at Black & Decker, a company known for manufacturing household appliances. Before that, she worked at Chardon Rubber making rubber items. These jobs were typically done by men, but she stepped up to the challenge. Every passing year brings radical change to the traditional gender roles that American families thrive on (Guilder). Sharon was an example for her family. Her kids could see what a hard worker she was. “The future apparently promises yet more blurring of traditional sex roles in the workforce” (Guilder). My grandma worked a “man’s job,” challenging what people thought women

Since the fall of men as described in Genesis, the concept of equality among women and men has changed drastically from what it was designed to be in the beginning. In the beginning of the Bible describing creation, we are given an original illustration on male and female equality. “So God created man in his own image…male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Philip B. Payne explains that “Genesis presents gender equality, rather than male leadership as humanity’s created state” (Payne 3). Since the fall, woman has been in a constant battle for equality amongst men. Since the early 18th century and the rise of the feminist movement women have been trying to break stereotypes and strive for social and economic equality within society (Halima-Tus-Sadia 4). In comparison, throughout the bible, woman have been put in positions to lead armies, testify when it would be considered invalid and rule over empires. In a biblical view, feminism is much different than what modern feminists fight for. In addition, the image of a woman is drastically different than what is considered valuable

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