Despite all of our achievements, women still lag behind men in several key areas:
- In 2012, women working full-time made an average of $37,791 annually, compared to $49,398 for men.
- Although women are now earning more Bachelor degree's than men, women with a four-year degree make an average of $930/week, while men with the same degree make an average of $1,199.
- only 4.6% of Fortune 500 companies have a female CEO.
So my question to you this week is two-fold. First, ladies - I would like to know "How were you affected by society's standards for women growing up" Guys - This isn't just a female issue. You all have mothers, some have sisters, and many of you will have daughters one day. So for the men, I would like to know "How you think men contribute to these standards for women?" Second, it's possible that Hillary Clinton is running for President again in 2016. In fact, we have two female candidates running for President in the next election. So for everyone, I would like to know, "Do you think America can handle a female President?" Answers are due no later than Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
I became aware of male superiority when i was in grade school when noticed that all the presidents are male. With that being said--i do think america can handle a female president, i just don't know if Ms. Clinton is the right one.
ReplyDeleteI have, and always have had, a lot of respect for women. Being raised by a single mother, you have to respect that. A female president is inevitable. Women are more than capable of being president and eventually there will be a more than capable candidate.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the USA can handle a female president the people aren't ready and when they are they will let the people know it's time for a female to be president. When it comes to a female they want equal rights so we are giving it to them. Woman now want a deadbeat boyfriend or husband to stay at home and not have a job and do nothing. Woman say they don't want this, but why do they still continue to support a nobody. I'm now 28 and this is how society has been for the last 10 years.
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ReplyDeleteMe and a lot of other women know how men categorized women growing up. Basically saying that the woman should stay home and just handle household things while he does whatever. Which, in my opinion is wrong because many things, almost anything, a man can do a woman can do the same. Just like this election. I think the country would do well with THE RIGHT WOMAN as the president
ReplyDeleteI was raised by two independent parents. They both worked, they both cooked and cleaned. I know that looking at my grandparents my grandma who still both worked and had very successful businesses, my grandma did a lot of the cooking, and my grandpa did a lot of the talking. Older people of that generation think that way because that's how they were raised. Which I think there is nothing wrong with that. I was always told I could do whatever I wanted in life, my family all in all is a hard working family both male and female. So I guess I wasn't too affected, and probably unaware of a lot of things against females because that's not something I grew up with.
ReplyDeleteI do think that we could have a female president, I just don't think Hillary Clinton is the right one. I think that when the right one comes along, we'll see it in America's votes. I think we've come a long way for women's rights, and it can only go up from here. We just have to continue working hard, and fighting for a better future for our children.
So apologies for this, it may be a little long but I have some stories to share.
ReplyDeleteI think just about any women growing up will say they have been affected by society standards in so many ways small and big. For me it was of course growing up and going through elementary, middle and high school. I was always treated just slightly different because I was on of the only Hispanic girl in this small town, and I always felt left out of a lot of things. There is one memory I have from in 4th grade were we had a Logo day to build stuff as a team and the teacher partnered us with someone else in the class, and I was waiting for this day for about a week. The day came and I was partnered with a boy who would not let me even touch a single lego brick because he said "you are a girl, girls are not supposed to play with legos." So the whole time I had to sit and watch him and the rest of the class build these neat structures and have a blast. Sum up my feelings I never liked that kid.
Society standards have also had an affect in my family as I grew up. As a girl in my family it was always assumed you did certain roles, and I think that is heavily based upon culture that my family has but this story I have is one that my father actually said to me. My father has made mistakes in life but he has always been the quiet supportive one, so in middle school I decided I wanted to join the school band and play the Bass guitar because my father was a musician and was amazing at it, and I wanted to be just like him. I signed up for it in school all by myself got home and told my mom who was excited for me and when my dad got home that night, I finally was excited to tell him, but his response was "Why do you want to play that? Why can't you play the flute or something?" I don't remember what my response was to him but I was determined to learn this instrument and I did, and shortly after this incident my father did everything thing he could to make sure I had the right equipment for band and even bought me a new bass and a used amp for my birthday that year, and even had a few jam sessions in our garage. He was just completely supportive and I think he was excited to have someone in the family that he can hang out with and play music. I image he changed his mind very quickly after that statement.
As for the female president, my answer is no I don't think America is ready for a female president because there is still so much argument on gender equality and no one can sit down long enough to hear each other out and try to work together to solve this complex issue.
Growing up I was raised in the church. Women are supposed to act this way, not say this, do that, don't dress a certain way. I still have some of those basic principles but I am very independent. I feel like men underestimate women in a way. They expect us not to be as strong-willed as they are.
ReplyDeleteAs far as a female president, I don't believe America is ready for a female president.
Growing up I was always taught to clean, cook, and care for my younger siblings but that was for my own personal gain. I believe the treatment between men and women should be equal I think men and women should get the same pay especially if both are hard workers and have the same degree and years of experience, but there are things a man should do, that a woman shouldn't, and in vice versa. Women where made to be feminine and men where made to be masculine. but I don't think women should get paid less because we're women.
ReplyDeleteI think American is ready for a female president. Why not, we've had so many male presidents and we have finally had a black male president, I think it time for a woman to be in office.
There are definitely different standards in today's society when it comes to men and women. I can remember one job that I had I was asked to move to an assistant position. I was supposed to get a raise (the male before me made more money) but I was not given a raise. When I went on maternity leave I made the decision that if I wasn't going to get a raise then I was leaving and that's exactly what happened. A few months later they called me and begged me to come back to work with a promotion and a raise. I was supposed to be making the same amount of money as the manager before me (who was male) but I did not I was paid a dollar less than he made. When I asked why I was not making what he was making I was told that it was not in the budget. I put in my two weeks notice shortly after that. Then I was offered another raise making more money than the other manager. I do believe that America is ready for a woman President. I think it would truly shed light on the gender gap between men and women. We are just as capable of doing what are male couterparts can do. What I want to know is a woman President going to make the same amount of money as her predecessors.
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely different standards in today's society when it comes to men and women. I can remember one job that I had I was asked to move to an assistant position. I was supposed to get a raise (the male before me made more money) but I was not given a raise. When I went on maternity leave I made the decision that if I wasn't going to get a raise then I was leaving and that's exactly what happened. A few months later they called me and begged me to come back to work with a promotion and a raise. I was supposed to be making the same amount of money as the manager before me (who was male) but I did not I was paid a dollar less than he made. When I asked why I was not making what he was making I was told that it was not in the budget. I put in my two weeks notice shortly after that. Then I was offered another raise making more money than the other manager. I do believe that America is ready for a woman President. I think it would truly shed light on the gender gap between men and women. We are just as capable of doing what are male couterparts can do. What I want to know is a woman President going to make the same amount of money as her predecessors.
ReplyDeleteAmerica is not ready for a female president and prolly will never be. Men make the standards because women belong on shelves...or in the kitchen...
ReplyDeleteGrowing up, boys had and girls had certain chores, dress, and even sports. My mom used to make me wash the dishes every day and my brother had to take out the trash. I hated washing dishes and sometimes wished I was a boy who took out the trash because that took less than 5 minutes to do, washing dishes at least took me an hour. In school, I wanted to play basketball but there wasn't a girls basketball team at my middle school, and I couldn't join the boys team either even though I was better than most boys on the team, on Sunday I had to wear dresses to church and couldn't wear pants. I don't think America can handle a female president because like you said, society look at women as weak. Tradition, women aren't supposed to work but take care of household and family needs.
ReplyDeleteMy father was a truck driver so for the better half of my childhood I was raised mostly by women, and there were several times when we were out and my mother was treated differently by men. I believe that men are or were raised to put themselves as a figure of power and leadership when it comes to women. When men see femininity they are taught to display dominance or control.
ReplyDeleteI would like to believe that we can handle a female president, but we live in a nation where we are ostracized for being different before we are accepted so only time can really tell. But I do believe that A female president will not be initially welcomed with open arms, but America might surprise me.
The guys growing up thought that i couldn't do the things they did because i was a female. I played football just as well as the guys, unfortunately in high school there wasn't a football team for women in high school so i couldn't get on the team. I don't think America is ready for a woman president, and they probably never will, they think woman can't handle that type of responsibility, but they better get ready. -shanniqua norman-
ReplyDeleteThe guys growing up thought that i couldn't do the things they did because i was a female. I played football just as well as the guys, unfortunately in high school there wasn't a football team for women in high school so i couldn't get on the team. I don't think America is ready for a woman president, and they probably never will, they think woman can't handle that type of responsibility, but they better get ready. -shanniqua norman-
ReplyDeleteI didn't feel any pressure or inadequacy being female. I felt that I was treated and respect equally. So I never noticed all the comparisons between females and males, until I was older and how society perceived women. I definitely and firmly believe that all woman should have equal rights, pay, respect, education, and woman are NOT to be exploited in any of our culture area. Given, some women may not be as strong as men physically but, that is not something that should not be judged against them. As for female presidency, many other countries/nations look down upon women and don't have equal rights. So putting a woman as are Cheif Commander/president mediately puts us at a disadvantage, regarding respect from other nations.
ReplyDeleteWhile growing up I wasn't really affected by society's standard for women! I've always thought that I was beautiful not only because people would tell me that but my mother and family taught me to always feel beautiful and that you are beautiful no matter what society or anyone else thinks and that has always stuck with me heavy! Ladies walk with your chin up high and a sassy walk lol Be fabulous at all times even on your worst day you're still beautiful! The US might need a woman president, that's probably what is missing from the equation but it could also cause a horrific chaotic situation men would not want to listen to her especially men that grew up thinking women were to be told what to do and be the yes man. I hope Hillary wins but if not she put up a good fight.
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ReplyDeleteI believe that those standards about womens appeareance still exist. Men don't really comment about womens weight too much now. They like some women who have more skin on there bones. I have learned to accept who I am as a woman and who I have
become. I was taught to love myself no matter what people said. People are always going to talk. It had a small effect on me when I was younger but now it does not bother me at all. I love everything about me. Now Hilary Clinton for president I think its cool that she is running. I don't know much about presidency. One thing I do know is that women are very emotional and let are emotions take over a situation not saying she wouldn't make a good president. She is strong and fights hard.
I believe that women's rights have come a very long way over the last thirty years or so, but some set backs still stand. I grew up with brother's so there was never a time that I felt like I couldn't do anything that a boy could do, and I still feel that way today. It is unfair that we are held back by so many of societies standards these days, but I feel that times are changing and there will come a day when there are no more glass ceilings to push through. I think a woman as president would shine new light on our country and bring forth many new interesting ideas. It would be a good change. Although, it doesn't matter the sex of the person in my opinion, but they need the right drive and motivation to get our country back to where it needs to be.
ReplyDeleteWell growing up in Gary I my mom was devoted to the church and worked on the same level as the men side by side. I mean now she a pastor and is running a her own business helping people get fit. From my point of view growing up I would watch both sides support each other giving advice and lending a helping hand. As for the female president I think it's about fifty-fifty because some people being alright with it but others revealing or hiding the facts they believe a woman can not run. I've seen woman with skills that can take over so if they can improve the country and convince others what needs to be fixed then lets see whats happens.
ReplyDeleteIn all honesty i have no idea how men contribute to any standards for women. Ads on TV or on any media go both ways, you see the skinny female model and you see the ripped man showing off his abs. Its all the same as far as these "Standards" go. As far as the country being ready for a female President. Why not? Women can be as good as men at anything. If the female candidates views match mine, than i would vote for her. As far as the statistics showed, i think statistics can be manipulated to look any way you want so they aren't relevant in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteYes I do! We have as a whole over decades now have overcome a lot of obstacles and changes that women were not once apart of. They're way more resources than what we use to have and some of these resources we have today are because of women's rights! A woman for President would be great I'm all for it hell maybe she can do and undo some things all of our male Presidents couldn't or could have or should have or didn't do!
ReplyDeleteTo be honesty I really don't know what I think about women standards because Ive never really thought about it. But I was only raised by my mother and to look back and think about it I did notice some things dealing with women and how men treat them. I really don't know if America is ready for a female president but there will always be people out in the world that disagrees. I don't really care if the presents male or female just that they have the same views as me.
ReplyDeleteI was raised to be independent to have and stand on my own. So two women running for president im not surprise at all. I thought about running a few times when i was young (just saying). I honestly think its about time for a woman to be president because we have seen what the men can do and have done. now lets show what the women can do. Plus, I want to see something different in the office.
ReplyDeleteI was raised by a single mother so she raised me to be independent. I think we are ready for change we have had our first black president so we should have our first female president.
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