Is A Long Journey Protecting Women's Rights

Is a long journey protecting women’s rights

Gender inequality exists in most parts of the world. As a matter of fact the role of women in the society has always been reduced with the help of various factors as a consequence of the concept that man is physically stronger and can perform more work. For this reason the men have been always valued more than women and obtained more privileges, opportunities and possibilities. And women in their turn are always misbelieve in their ability to manifest a correct decision-making capacity. Equality between women and men can take many different forms. Indeed, gender inequality have not fact alike but a collection of different and interlinked problems. Let me illustrate with examples: Women and girls aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than they are war, cancer, malaria, and traffic accidents or though women make up half the global population, they represent 70% of the world’s poor.

The first official gathering of women who advocated for equality under the law was held in 1848 in Seneca Falls, NY. It was a small but passionate group (125 people-- mostly women, but a few men), The chief focus of the women's rights movement quickly moved from just being recognized as reformers to being granted suffrage. Suffrage at that time was known as the freedom to express their opinions through voting. Many suffragettes and supporters believed that once women had managed to gain the right to vote they would be able to make more headway in gaining other rights. In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution pass, which granted women the right to vote. Three years after, women's groups advocating for women's rights pushed for even more equality. These groups joined together to push for an equal rights amendment to the Constitution that would outlaw all forms of gender discrimination. However, their efforts were unsuccessful.

In 1966, Betty Friedan founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) with the goal of inspiring women to become their own advocates. The original agreement impose women with the responsibility of joining society as suffragette partners. Friedan formed the group while attending a national conference where discrimination in the workplace was being discussed. She invited 15 to 20 women to her hotel room one night to form what is now recognized as one of the most significant organizations in the feminist movement.

Despite many successes in empowering women, numerous issues still exist in all areas of life, ranging from the cultural, political to the economic. For example, women often work more than men, yet are paid less; gender discrimination affects girls and women throughout their lifetime; and women and girls are often are the ones that suffer the most poverty. Between 1.5 million and 3 million girls and women die each year because a gender-based violence. At least one in three women around the world have been beaten, coerced into sex or abused in their lifetime. Women account for nearly two-thirds of the world 780 million people who cannot read and 41 million girls worldwide are still denied a primary education.

Regardless of where you go, equity among the sexes is an ongoing battle for women. They fight for the basic rights of humans while fighting against traditions and social and cultural norms. Women today are faced with so many more opportunities than women of previous generations. However, many women are held back from these opportunities because of the belief of men that they are superior to women. Basically, no matter what women do, there will always be discrimination against women whether it is for employment opportunities or educational opportunities. In today’s world, women have won many more privileges because of how much times have changed since the start of the Women’s Rights Movement. As stated before, the struggle is an ongoing battle that will most likely never

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