Women's Jobs and Rights in Society- Is There Progress Being ?
The woman movement, more commonly known as feminism, the feminist movement, or simply feminism, refers to the promotion of equal rights for women that began in the West in the early 1970s with the intent to shift cultural attitudes and change laws that favor males in societies throughout the world. Feminism has been an ongoing social movement since then and has been heavily influential in western countries such as the United States and many European nations, sparking movements such as women’s liberation and third-wave feminism. Must Read Article by John Jezzini About Woman's Right In Society Women have faced discrimination and inequality in the workforce for centuries. For example, women were not allowed to enter many professions until recently, such as engineering or law. They have also been paid significantly less than their male counterparts for doing the same job, creating a gender pay gap that still exists today. Additionally, women face sexual harassment and oth...