Different Types Of Women's Oppression

Women’s oppression is one of the most debated issues around the world today. Governments, human right agencies, feminists, and agencies that promote gender equality are all concerned with ensuring that effective strategies are implemented to end violence against women. Currently, there are various forms in which women are oppressed in society. One of the most common ways in which women are oppressed is through wages. In the workplace, most women are paid lower than men. Many companies try to say that women are not skilled, competent, and reliable like men and deserve to be paid poorly. Secondly, women are discriminated based on the types of jobs. There are some jobs considered to be fit only for men (Bolsey 1). On the other hand, there are some jobs considered suitable for women, such as nursing, medical assistant, and receptionist. Engineering, construction and landscaping are a few examples that are considered to be the best fit for men because of constructed gender roles in society; Men are expected to do the heavy work. Women are also discriminated and oppressed in leadership positions. In some societies, women are still being raped, physically abused, and emotionally oppressed. Overall, all
In most societies, there are specific roles that are meant for men while others are meant for women. Biologically, women are built for giving birth and caring for the kids. However, this should not be interpreted to mean that women should not be empowered in societies (Smith 5). The second cause of women oppression is lower education levels. The majority of women in most societies around the world lack access to education. In such communities, women are not aware of their human rights and how to deal with oppressive men. Also, these women and girls lack education on how to deal with sexual issues, such as rape, which is a common form of oppression. As a result, they are highly susceptible to