Multi Cultural Roles of Women in Business
OUTLINE
1. Introduction
a. Women in business
b. Personal interest in subject
c. Women in the world
2. History of Women in US
a. Women 's rights
b. Women 's rise
c. Women today
3. History of Women in the World
a. Women 's firsts
b. Places where women are currently oppressed
c. Other women 's movements outside of US
4. Women in business
a. Europe
b. Asia
c. Latin America/Caribbean
d. Africa/Middle East
5. Cultural Sensitivity
a. US Corporations in other nations
b. Women holding jobs in other nations
c. Significance of knowledge prior to entering market
6. Conclusion
a. Pros v. cons of women in business
b. Governmental involvement
c. Future predictions
d. Reality
Although women in business have not been generally thought of in leading roles until more recent years, they have been crucial in the growth and success of many industries and corporations throughout history. Since the beginning of time, women have supported, patronized, and managed countless businesses all over the world. Women are faced with certain challenges in business, however, and must sometimes find ways to overcome difficult obstacles. One fact that cannot be disputed is that women have benefited the business world and are going to increasingly continue to be involved in business worldwide from today forward.
Young women in modern society in the United States have long been told to follow their dreams and challenge themselves to reach their goals. Occupations that were once limited to men have now become significant opportunities for young women. The national average of women attending graduate business school, however, is a mere 29 percent of students. This statistic potentially signifies a major fault within business and its sincerity regarding a desire for women to enter the business world.
The United States business market is not alone in its women centered issues. The United States is actually one of the friendlier places for
1. Introduction
a. Women in business
b. Personal interest in subject
c. Women in the world
2. History of Women in US
a. Women 's rights
b. Women 's rise
c. Women today
3. History of Women in the World
a. Women 's firsts
b. Places where women are currently oppressed
c. Other women 's movements outside of US
4. Women in business
a. Europe
b. Asia
c. Latin America/Caribbean
d. Africa/Middle East
5. Cultural Sensitivity
a. US Corporations in other nations
b. Women holding jobs in other nations
c. Significance of knowledge prior to entering market
6. Conclusion
a. Pros v. cons of women in business
b. Governmental involvement
c. Future predictions
d. Reality
Although women in business have not been generally thought of in leading roles until more recent years, they have been crucial in the growth and success of many industries and corporations throughout history. Since the beginning of time, women have supported, patronized, and managed countless businesses all over the world. Women are faced with certain challenges in business, however, and must sometimes find ways to overcome difficult obstacles. One fact that cannot be disputed is that women have benefited the business world and are going to increasingly continue to be involved in business worldwide from today forward.
Young women in modern society in the United States have long been told to follow their dreams and challenge themselves to reach their goals. Occupations that were once limited to men have now become significant opportunities for young women. The national average of women attending graduate business school, however, is a mere 29 percent of students. This statistic potentially signifies a major fault within business and its sincerity regarding a desire for women to enter the business world.
The United States business market is not alone in its women centered issues. The United States is actually one of the friendlier places for
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