Equality is something that many races, ethnic groups, religious factions and simply “different people” have strived for since anyone can remember. Even specific genders have desired to be treated equally. Women of all races have struggled for numerous years for equality. Both married and single women have problems with achieving the equivalence they have wanted for years. Many people believe there has been a vast improvement amongst the leveling of responsibilities of men and women in the family and job setting. The facts prove that there have been several vast improvements made.
With the changing times, many women have begun to work and now share the responsibilities of parenting with their spouse. The data for the graph representing the percentage of women in the U.S. labor force show the dramatic change in the past forty years. Approximately sixty percent of married women are now a part of the United States work force. That 60% may seem l
The graph based on the percentage of women in the U.S. labor force by race and ethnicity has also seen a steady rise. Females of all three groups have seen increases in the number of women in the labor force in the last thirty years. All three groups saw similar increases. Those of African American decent saw a boost of approximately 10% over that time period that resulted in a total of just fewer than 50% of African American women working. Latinas have also improved from 30% working to now over 40%. Women of white American decent saw a similar increase of 10% from just about 45% to 55%. This increase
Women have been trying to be treated as equals for years. The facts are proving that the battles that women have fought for equality seem to finally be paying off. However, if women want to be treated the same as men, they must not stop fighting for it. Although women are currently closing the gap, they cannot bring to an end the battle for equality. I believe the strugg