Perspective On Gender
Perspectives on Gender
Life is completely different living in the shoes of a woman rather than a man. Not only because of the stiletto heels but also from the obstacles thrown on the path. What it means to be a women today has changed significantly from the past, especially when relating to the United States. The range of opportunities may have increased for the female population, but they still have a more tough battle to fight. To be a woman in today’s society requires a large amount of strength and dignity in dealing with pressure, identity and balancing priorities.
There are always expectations for women to be their absolute best at whatever they do. A great amount of pressure is put towards them, which is unfair to have set in stone. No one should be brought down or feel worthless, but most females experience this more than they should. There have been moments where I have felt completely drained from dedicating all my energy into trying to be perfect. It is impossible to be perfect though, right? Hopefully more than less agree but it is harder for girls to understand. It all roots from the high standards that should never be set in the first place. Once women have the right mind-set they have the ability to surpass just about anything. “Meanwhile, the percentage of women attending college relative to men continues to increase-enrollment nationally is approximately 57 percent women to 43 percent men today” (Swift 341).
I believe life is about having the chance to create your own identity in this world. Sadly enough, women still have to fight for this right no matter what their background or religion might be. Many false reputations have been created for women that do not fit the majority of them. “Men take greater risks and place a higher premium on status; women are more solicitous to their children” (Pinker 323). I feel that this statement has it backwards. The reason why gender equality has improved to a great extent throughout the years is because
Life is completely different living in the shoes of a woman rather than a man. Not only because of the stiletto heels but also from the obstacles thrown on the path. What it means to be a women today has changed significantly from the past, especially when relating to the United States. The range of opportunities may have increased for the female population, but they still have a more tough battle to fight. To be a woman in today’s society requires a large amount of strength and dignity in dealing with pressure, identity and balancing priorities.
There are always expectations for women to be their absolute best at whatever they do. A great amount of pressure is put towards them, which is unfair to have set in stone. No one should be brought down or feel worthless, but most females experience this more than they should. There have been moments where I have felt completely drained from dedicating all my energy into trying to be perfect. It is impossible to be perfect though, right? Hopefully more than less agree but it is harder for girls to understand. It all roots from the high standards that should never be set in the first place. Once women have the right mind-set they have the ability to surpass just about anything. “Meanwhile, the percentage of women attending college relative to men continues to increase-enrollment nationally is approximately 57 percent women to 43 percent men today” (Swift 341).
I believe life is about having the chance to create your own identity in this world. Sadly enough, women still have to fight for this right no matter what their background or religion might be. Many false reputations have been created for women that do not fit the majority of them. “Men take greater risks and place a higher premium on status; women are more solicitous to their children” (Pinker 323). I feel that this statement has it backwards. The reason why gender equality has improved to a great extent throughout the years is because
Cited: Pinker, Steven. "The Science of Difference." The Contemporary Reader. By Gary Goshgarian. New York: Longman, 1999. 320-24. Print. Sanders, Scott Russell. "The Men We Carry in Our Minds." The Contemporary Reader. By Gary Goshgarian. New York: Longman, 1999. 316-19. Print. Swift, E. M. "Gender Inequality." The Contemporary Reader. By Gary Goshgarian. New York: Longman, 1999. 339-42. Print.