Women During The 21st Century

Following the end of the Civil War, the closing of the 19th century brought along many new technological and social changes. In the article “The New Technology and Women’s Work” by Sheila Rothman tells of the opportunities and struggles that women faced in the college and job market following the new social and technological advances of this period. Rothman tells of advancing opportunities in College, as well as Department stores and offices positions, while also acknowledging the limitations that still existed with women in social workplaces.

Sarah Margaret Fuller, America’s first true feminist, was born in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts on May 23, 1810 to Timothy Fuller and Margaret Crane Fuller. Her father was a lawyer and congressman while her mother had a short teaching career. Margaret Fuller was born in a time period were women were raised to be well-cultured and obedient. On the other hand, Fuller was the opposite she was known to be assertive and a freethinking. She was the first women to be allowed into the all men library of Harvard University and later on to graduate from the university. Fuller is known today mainly as a transcendentalist, she surrounded herself with philosophers like Emerson and Henry David Thoreau because they shared similar believes and ideas of a new way of thinking (Allen 1981) .

“Life is full of unhappiness and most of it caused by women (Harik and Marston 11)”. For women in the Middle East life is faced with great and unequal odds, as their human rights are limited, due to Islamic beliefs and that of patriarchy. From their daily actions at home to their physical appearance, Middle Eastern women are portrayed as quiet, faceless women veiled from head to toe. While this image is just another stereotype, women in the middle do face many obstacles and challenges of creating their own identity as they are frequently denied a voice in their rights. Living in a society dominated by men life is not, but regardless women in the Middle East, predominantly Muslims, continue to fight for

Women have historically had a rocky relationship with governmental, cultural, religious, and social rights. The Women’s Rights movement has been in effect since approximately 1792, with the publication of the first feminist work, “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, by British writer Mary Wollstonecraft” (“Women’s Rights Movement”). While social changes have occurred and more progressive laws have been put into place throughout the years, there is still not equality between the sexes. Additionally, gender roles in different countries differ greatly. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the major causes and concerns of the Women’s Rights movements throughout the decades, as well as denote the differences between more progressive societies and their less accepting counterparts.

In the movie, the producer discussed about the struggle women, which includes minorities women had to face in America such as cratering for the family, working, and at the same time treated like they were nobody in the society. The ladies with low income rate had to live with cheap cloths and bedroom with no windows. Likewise, there was no law or rules that prevent men from attracting the ladies who decided to protest against the action. It was a patriarchal society. Most women worked at the Triangle short way factory and the men made sure the ladies worked very hard and was pay low wages. Also, the producer analyzed that the women and children were locked in the factory and none of them were able to leave until their hours were completed.

Throughout the last century the role of women in american society has changed dramatically from one generation to the next. The modern women in America is now viewed as an important contributor to our economy and labor market. They have took on these new roles with pride, while also still fulfilling many of their old household duties. In this essay I will focus on thoughts and ideas of Sara who I interviewed about her expectation for women going forward.

In the 1990s there began a significant shift in social movements in Israel and Palestine. The history of this region has been marked by violence, inequality, and oppression for a long time. The complicated relationships between the two main powers in this area have developed over time and a variety of groups on both sides of the conflict have reacted with by calling for peace. The first intifada had a huge impact on who had the ablity to voice their concerns to fight the injustices occurring in this region. It was during this popular uprising that women’s movements first began to gain traction in both Israel and Palestine. These movements were often defined by traditional and constricting ideals of femininity, however over time they began to branch out with a more grassroots approach. Women’s movements in Israel have many similarities to those in Palestine and the Occupied Territories, however there are some significant differences that separate the women involved in each of these groups and the causes they choose to support. Gender equality is a complex issue with many implications for the modern peace movement in Israel and Palestine, and it is crucial to note both the ways in which these groups face similar challenges while also acknowledging the very different issues faced by Israeli and Palestinian women.

Throughout history women have been treated rather immorally, this is a persistent issue that women today continue to face. The Postclassical era was a time of incredible cultural achievements, but behind all these fulfillments how were women treated? Women were expected to oblige by men their entire lives revoking any appreciation towards them. Women of the post classical era had not received appropriate treatment unlike men, instead they were treated as though they were half of what a man was. Taught to live by and cater to men as a wife, mother, and daughter. Religion and culture caused the leverage of conduct women faced, due to the lack of significance they had in ancient times.shud

In today’s world, many people believe men are the ones who possessed the physical, and mental endurance to do beyond and greater things then woman. America and the Middle East share some similarities, but have more differences when it comes to women’s right, education, and freedom.Women in American gained their rights during the 1920s (Women Suffrage Movement ), and until this day women in the Middle East are struggling to obtain their rights, because of the domain society the live in.

The Palestinian narrative is one of a stable society uprooted by European Jewish settlers and subsequently subject to unjustified Israeli violence, emphasising “the history of Palestine, the poignant testimonials of Palestinians living under grievous conditions of occupation or exile or imprisonment, [and] the betrayals by international and national leaders.” Take

Paid work for women moved from principally customary female-situated employments to all the more non-conventional and already male-arranged vocations. Ladies ' support in the workforce prompted them to start careers in the field dominated by male in the 20th century. Career yearnings were affected by elements, such as sexual orientation, financial status, race, occupation and instruction level, and parental desires. This paper exhibits how women developed, changed and the challenges they faced in the 20th century in America in the workforce and the advancement of ladies ' careers, improvement and profession goals during the 20th century in United States. Also, gender issues affecting women will be discussed in details during this period and how women played their role in fighting for their rights.

The situation of women’s issues in the East and Middle East is vital as it can be harmful to these women, such as oppressing them in the form of cultural imperialism. Feminists Susan Moller Okin and Alison M. Jaggar discuss this issue in their respective texts, however, both through radically different approaches. Okin centrally focuses on the concept of multiculturalism, in the respect that it may be harmful to women, while Jaggar criticizes Okin’s writing, believing that these cultural practices may be voluntary choices.

Throughout the readings and the films it is clear that women play important roles in Middle Eastern society. In the readings and films there are many traditions for how women are supposed to act and how men are supposed to treat women. These customs and traditions regarding women are contradictory and ironic. One reading that is especially enlightening on traditions in some parts of the Middle East is “Unwritten Laws Affecting the Arab Woman of Palestine” by T. Canaan.

Bowles, M. (2011). American history 1865–present: End of isolation. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.

Women's rights and responsibilities have changed a lot between the 19th and 21st centuries. Starting from the 19th century, women have progressed in almost every year. Women can now work, get an education, own property, and vote. Women also have more responsibilities in the household than they use to. With these changes, women are now almost equals to men. (Women Empowerment Vital)