Are we equal yet?

Question

If not, in what areas do we need to continue striving for equality?

Answer 1

NO, women are not equal. How many female senators are there in the U.S.? 16. And 84 men. How many female presidents have we had? Oh yeah, none. Hmm... somehow that doesn't seem quite even. And that's just in a country where women have some of the best opportunities available in the world - worldwide, 70% of those in poverty are women, 2/3 of girls are still denied primary education, and women own only 1% of land.

Who is still expected to take care of the children, cook, and clean? Women. And it goes both ways - while working women who put their kids in day-care are often called "bad moms," stay-at-home dads are looked down upon by much of society. And as for sports teams, men still get the money, the air-time, and the fan base.

Obviously men and women are very different, and those differences need to be embraced. And women are doing better - more women are going to college than ever before, and we are starting to see women in the government and as major players in the business world. But I honestly do not see how anybody could say that we're equal. We've still got a long way to go.

Answer 2

equality is like world peace it's never going to happen so long as we all have our differences. be greateful for those differences, it's what has evolved the human species to where we are today and ensures our continued survival with a whole universe bent on the destruction of all life.

Answer 3

What kind of question is this? With all the crap going on in the world, this is what you're worried about?

Ultimately we are all born equal with the right to become as unequal as we choose. Instead of worrying if we men are going to view you as equal, why don't you strive to better yourself in areas you are weak so you can become a better person. Be the best that you can be and don't worry about social position.

My wife is very talented and makes $70,000.00 a year. This BTW is the same as what I make to the penny. Nobody handed her the job she has. Nobody had to step aside or sit one out so she could have a turn at bat. She's a hard worker. She earned her position because she has brains and she's also easy on the eyes.

The truth is women can't do everything men can do and men can't do everything women can do. With this in mind what kind of equality are you asking for?

Basically you and others like you (any minority that wants something handed to them without applying themselves) need to stop whining for 'equality' and grow up! Stop pointing your finger at men and blaming them for your own inadequacies! Educate yourself. Work hard and apply yourself. Stop requiring others to recognize you simply because you were born a woman. You applied 0 effort to perform that feat!

Answer 4

Women saying OK to men that tell them how to look and how much to weigh. I hear of this happening all the time. Men still treat women as property after 1,000s of years of oppression. The '70s revolution never resolved this problem.

THE LAST TIME I CHECKED, THIS IS MALE CHAUVINISM!

If women could say to the men...NO, then they would knock it off. The main goal in a man's life is to get laid. Women are just too eager to give it to them. So, a man believes he can get what he wants even with the demands.

YOU KNOW WHAT? HE IS RIGHT!

And, as long as women listen to the men in their lives, it will continue to go this way. Wouldn't it be nice for a woman to gain a few pounds and still have a man that loves her? Or, to leave your hair dirty blond vs. having to dye it platinum blond because you look like the porn star in the movie he watched last night?

Another thing...the woman going to work while the man sits at home. There are a lot of men that do that, as well. Do you consider this equal? I do not think so. Last time I checked, that is a form of slavery.

Answer 5

It'll be more equal when 99.9% of men and some women realize that taking care of the home and the children is not exclusively a woman's "job".

It's the responsiblity of both partners, both parents.

I truly believe there will be less divorces when this is realized.

Answer 6

In my opinion, you are as equal as you ever will be. There are areas of life in which women are still inferior, however I feel that this is often a result of their own poor choices. Example: Women often complain about things husbands do- well, who married him? I'd never do any of the things women say their husbands to to my wife. Ever. Treat her with utmost respect, love, and care and vice versa. But to a woman who didn't marry a good man, whos fault is it? Yes, he bears responsibility for being of poor character, but she chose to marry him. Women say that the are under pressure to look good from the media and from men, and I agree, this is not a good thing. But I draw a different conclusion from this than most women do. Women point to that and say "Men are pigs" and I point to it and say "Don't conform to it, find a man who will respect you for you and stick to that." If men refuse to do that, a problem is sure to occur- but how is that any worse than dating him and having that problem anyway? The only difference is that in this case you might help men to change into something different. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with men either, there is too much of that these days, but for the point of this, demand more from him- you are entitled to it. In conclusion, yes, women are equal to men in all ways that can be changed on a larger scale. Where women are still inequal, that is something the individual woman has to do for herself. No movement is going to make husbands/boyfriends more respectful- she has to do that herself, and she should.

Answer 7

As long as you do not confuse equality of identity with equality of opportunity, strive on.

Answer 8

No, but it's time to quit striving for equality. Be careful what you wish for . . . Frankly, do you REALLY want to be the equal of men?

I say let's celebrate our differences and be partners and friends.

Answer 9

there are many many things you will be giving up by becoming equal. Do you want to get kicked in your f*cking face during a fight out in the parking lot by a man? I didnt think so. Besides how else are you going to get away with raping a 14-year male student?

Answer 10

Definitely!