Gender Differences Between The 1900's And Today
The evolution of the female sex between the last one hundred years, and now is astounding. Since the 1900s, or even earlier, women have worked towards equality, and while this fight is still not over, women have slowly grown as a whole. Society has changed drastically over the last century, and although women may still be viewed in the same old-fashioned ways, many things have changed for the better. The similarities and differences between women one hundred years ago, and women today, are particularly intriguing and something that many should recognize. Just imagine how different life was one hundred years ago; women faced obstacles some of us could only dream of. Women were not given the same freedoms that are granted to us today, so independence
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The number of women in the workforce has spiked, creating a dramatic increase compared to working women in the 1900s. Women now are becoming more and more independent financially, no longer having to rely on a romantic partner or family member to live on their own. Many women even work as hard, if not harder, than some men, making them the main provider for their families. In today’s world, many women are seen as strong people who go after what they want, not waiting on a man to tell them to go get whatever they desire. As previously stated, women could not vote before 1920. Now, women can not only vote, but are granted the same liberties that are given to men. Women are becoming the smartest people on the planet, going to school, and many attending a university to further their educational desires, just as men have been doing for years. Additionally, women today are not made to stay home and be housewives, however, society still seems to generalize women as stay-at-home moms. This may be true for some, but most women work full or part-time jobs year around. It’s as if women in today’s world feel the need to use and be thankful for the independence that their ancestors were not rightfully given. Today, it is easy to say that all women have some sort of career, hobby, and or social life. Ladies of the twenty-first century live much fuller and more fulfilling lives in comparison to those of the elder generation. Eventually, women became more independent, being able to lead their own lives without needing help from
The number of women in the workforce has spiked, creating a dramatic increase compared to working women in the 1900s. Women now are becoming more and more independent financially, no longer having to rely on a romantic partner or family member to live on their own. Many women even work as hard, if not harder, than some men, making them the main provider for their families. In today’s world, many women are seen as strong people who go after what they want, not waiting on a man to tell them to go get whatever they desire. As previously stated, women could not vote before 1920. Now, women can not only vote, but are granted the same liberties that are given to men. Women are becoming the smartest people on the planet, going to school, and many attending a university to further their educational desires, just as men have been doing for years. Additionally, women today are not made to stay home and be housewives, however, society still seems to generalize women as stay-at-home moms. This may be true for some, but most women work full or part-time jobs year around. It’s as if women in today’s world feel the need to use and be thankful for the independence that their ancestors were not rightfully given. Today, it is easy to say that all women have some sort of career, hobby, and or social life. Ladies of the twenty-first century live much fuller and more fulfilling lives in comparison to those of the elder generation. Eventually, women became more independent, being able to lead their own lives without needing help from