Up until modern times and even now, women have been consistently given less opportunities just because of their gender. Even now in America women earn on average 74 cents on the dollar compared to men (Barko 618). While women and women’s rights have come a long way, there is still much to be improved. In the past women often did not always have means to become well educated, or go to a secondary school like a university. Since women have now been able to attend universities and other forms of higher education, it has opened up numerous doors for their possible future success. However even though they may obtain a degree from a university it still does not grant them the same opportunities it may to a man. Even with a degree, higher paying and higher needed education jobs, still discriminate against women. By not offering the same position to a male or by paying less than they would their equal male counterpart, women are still being held back for no defendable
Up until modern times and even now, women have been consistently given less opportunities just because of their gender. Even now in America women earn on average 74 cents on the dollar compared to men (Barko 618). While women and women’s rights have come a long way, there is still much to be improved. In the past women often did not always have means to become well educated, or go to a secondary school like a university. Since women have now been able to attend universities and other forms of higher education, it has opened up numerous doors for their possible future success. However even though they may obtain a degree from a university it still does not grant them the same opportunities it may to a man. Even with a degree, higher paying and higher needed education jobs, still discriminate against women. By not offering the same position to a male or by paying less than they would their equal male counterpart, women are still being held back for no defendable