Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Antigone: The Feminazi

Society treats men and women very differently. There are many stereotypes towards both sexes. Men are supposed to be tough, strong, and more powerful than women. In return, women are characterized as fragile and loving people, that possess much compassion. The caring image is used to represent women as a whole. While, today men and women are seen much more as equals to one another, there are still differences that the public recognizes. Equality is often the goal, but in actuality, it is rarely reached.
There are unintentional stereotypes that make it more difficult for particular genders to obtain equality. While women may have equivalent education and work experience, they are not always treated under those circumstances. In the business world, when a man and a woman have the same role in the company, the woman will unfairly receive less pay for the same amount of work. While women have disadvantages in these regards, they have other advantages based on the overall nature of a woman. Typically, a woman is very passionate which grants her more respect as a maternal figure. Women normally have higher standards of family values than the male population, which makes them less focused solely on their careers. Being focused on their families is a natural instinct for many women. However, not all men or women fit into these categories.
Standards for women have dramatically increased in recent decades, and are continually improving. While equality is the overall goal, I think that many women are satisfied with the achievements that have already been made. Many women enjoy the focus on their family and don't like to have the responsibility that a male feels to be the powerful, breadwinner of the house. I think that women and men are looked at as equal people but with different responsibilities that dictate their actions.

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