May 23, 2019
An expectation of society is to continue to develop as times change. But what we see here is a prime example that this is simply not happening to an acceptable degree. Our growth shows mostly in technological advances and means of transportation, yet we completely dismiss the blatant discrimination against women that is faced in so many ways each and every day.
Imagine waking up every morning concerned with the way you dress, how you will be treated at work, your wage compared to men’s — not to mention the lack of safety on the way. The possibilities of fear and disrespect women feel continually are disgusting, and they need to be changed immediately. Why is it that when a man has an issue, it is dealt with privately and efficiently, but when women have experienced discrimination for decades and continue to live with these disadvantages, it is swept under the rug and not sincerely discussed?
As a society, there are many positive steps we can begin and continue to take in order to better improve the quality of life for women. But for us to move forward, it will take effort from all genders — not just the work of feminists.
Jillian is a junior at NASH. She is extremely enthusiastic about different genres of music and food, vegetarian of course. This past summer, she worked for the United States Government as apart of the YCC and NPS in Yellowstone National Park. She is also apart of the weekly podcast, Our Take, run through the NASH Uproar.