Some women's rights advocates, in my opinion are crazy. For example, some believe that there should be more women fire-fighters and more women in combat. Even though strength is necessary to be successful, they believe ALL women, who generally are not as strong as men, should be hired over men just because they are women. I'm all for women's rights, but women have the same opportunities as men do (in most cases). Most women are either not suitable for some jobs or don't want to go into a certain field.
What are your opinions on this?
2007-06-25 11:53:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'm with you 100%. you are absolutely right! the rights should be equal 24/7 not when it is convienient for people. we think that we live in this great country where every one is equal and happy but underneath it all everyone is still subject to racism and judgement every day! I hope someone changes americas thinking very soon. thanking for posting this question to open people's eyes.
2007-06-25 11:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe in equal rights, so that if two people apply for a job, they should be considered on their merits, not because they are male, female, black, white or brindle.
Women's rights are just that ~ the rights that women have.
If a woman is physically unsuited for a job, then fine, but let's make sure that IS the reason and not just because she is female.
As an example, when I left school many years ago, I was refused a job as a trainee reporter at the local paper because "it would be too hard for a girl to do the work involved". Nowadays, when at least half of all journalists are women, it is obvious that that reason was simply prejudice!
Another example is how hard it was for men to get work as nurses. Many people rejected the idea because they felt men could not be gentle or kind enough to be nurses. Nowadays, there are many male nurses, and anyone who has had a male nurse in hospital, and been well treated, knows that the old attitude was just prejudice.
All I'm saying is, yes, choose the best person for the job, but based on the facts, not old fashioned, sexist ideas of what woman can and can't do ~ or what men can and can't do, for that matter!
Best wishes :-)
2007-06-25 19:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by thing55000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't think that certain women think that any woman should be hired over a man just because she's a woman. Perhaps they believe that more women should be sought out and trained for traditionally male jobs.
Anyway, "women's rights" become unfair when they cross the line from asserting their rights to violating others' rights. "Women's rights" become unfair when they violate "men's rights". Notice I didn't say that women's rights become unfair when they "violate" men's feelings.
Conversely, "men's rights" become unfair when they violate "women's rights"--but that's what we've been used to.
2007-06-25 19:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yea, things like that have a tendency to get out of hand. Mainly, because women and men ultimately want to be together rather then leave separate of each other. Social movement such as this one create separation. Next thing you know women are turning lesbian etc. and why? Because they couldn't stand the fact that men are being themselves? Hm, thats something to ponder.
2007-06-25 18:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by IggySpirit 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the best thing to do is treat them as people. If they are applying for a physically demanding job, they need to be up to it. But many are, so that shouldn't be a hinderance to those who can tackle it.
Gender should not be a qualification either way.
2007-06-25 19:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by KC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe that whoever is right for the job should get the job, regardless of gender. Just leave that part out, it'll make things easier.
2007-06-25 18:57:41 · answer #6 · answered by Pepper F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most extreme example would be the Battered Wife's Defence. Contrary to popular assumption it requires no evidence of spouse abuse. In states that accept it under established case law any woman can blow away her husband in cold blood (usually while he's asleep) and then get off scott-free by claiming that she was in an abusive relationship and/or that he said "he would kill me if I ever tried to leave him". No evidence is required,so it's basically a license to kill. Most of these women have zero ducumented history of any injuries consonant with abuse - visits to the Emergency Room for sprained wrists,etc.
2007-06-25 19:00:47 · answer #7 · answered by Galahad 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i concur with pepper...the best man for the job should and hopefully will get the job
2007-06-25 19:04:06 · answer #8 · answered by Dreamy™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Damn!!!! I don't want no woman given me CPR!!!!
I ain't into that S***.
2007-06-25 19:11:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋