Lets face it, women are viewed very today differently than they were 30, or even 10 years ago. I think that is a wonderful thing and I am very proud of the fact that in today's society, women and men are considered equal and are given equal oppertunities in jobs, education, and rights. Yet, I still hesitate to agree that women are treated as equals today. Think about it, when was the last time a woman coached a major NFL team? Don't lie, everyone sniggers when they hear that idea. Its a mans sport, right? Or how about a coorperate CPO job? In an article I read on CNN about the top 10 highest paying jobs (which were all awarded to men) a woman commented, "Women are not only less likely to work continuously during their lives, but responsibilities at home also influence their choice of job and type of employer". What responcibilites at home? Don't men have responcibilites at home? When are we going to get away from the idea that only women should work at home, cook, and take care of the kids? And although we are told that women today are not directed to be the "femine" and "delicate" women of, lets say, 1930, I believe that society has managed to make a cookie cutter female, that makes females believe they have to follow. If you go to any magazine in a news stand, what do you see? Usually (there will always be excptions) a beautiful, long haired white girl poses in a tight, low cutting dress with captions all around saying "how to get a better figure", "Make him fall in love with", "Clothes that every girl should have in their closet". And these magazines are the bible for thousands and thousands of women in America. So whats so wrong with that?? I read those magazines all the time, I love them. Yet, it makes me wonder if there is a standard for todays women. And what happens when they don't meet the mark?
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In response to your post their is a so called standard for women nowadays. Its unfortunate but when they "dont meet that mark" they are considered different. Also, i agree with you that if things were entirely equal between the two genders women would have jobs involved in the NBA and such but they are not mainly in my opinion because of the womanly expectation put forth long ago. These expectations will continue to change over time and eventually women will be right up there with the men in all aspects of work.
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