The Reflection of “ Are Men and Women Equal?”

Kaidi Wu

110.03

Apr 2, 2012

The Reflection of “ Are Men and Women Equal?”

            Women’s movement has been around for decades. However, women still have a long way to go until they fully benefit the equality not only in workplace, but also in society. In the videos, the host and those guests were mainly talking about the inequality between men and women in the workplace. According to the research, in the top senior leadership position women are in a very poorly situation, which they only earn 18 percent of total. Although, the situation of women seems better than it in the past, women have got the rights to vote, women are still facing other differences compare to men. Kendra G, who is an author, points out that woman should stand out for themselves. The fear of speak for their rights is one of the reasons that slowing down the women’s movement. However, the younger generations of women expect to get equal paid and they are more likely to speak out for themselves. In addition, the law and policies, which were issued by the government, will also help women to get equal pay.

            Women have always been seen as a role of doing housework, taking care of the family, but noting with business. It took women 72 years to get the rights to vote; it proves that things can be changed, same as people’s mind. However, the most important thing is that women need to speak out for themselves；therefor, people can hear their needs. The reason why women are still facing the inequality in many place is that most of them are afraid of telling what they deserve. Fortunately, the laws are helping women to defense their rights. In short, in order to benefit more and to be equaled as men, women should let people to hear their voice, because they have many supporters that they don’t know.