Gender equality is pretty much self explanatory in the name. It is the equality of both the female and the male gender. This all resulted due to feminism in the 1960s.
Feminism is a movement where women fight to have the right to equality with men. This movement made changes to laws, be it particular issues or anti-sex discrimination laws. Also, it changed the attitudes of people to equality in education. And many occupations allow both men and women to work there. For example, women are allowed to work in the army, police force, and as a fire-fighter. Though considered to be a ‘man job’ at first, feminism and the need for gender equality have turned that around. Also, men have been accepted to work ‘women jobs’ too, such as nursing. And at home, they have been considered as having the job of child-rearing. It is not only a female role. Additionally, women in today’s society have the option of choosing whether or not to take their husbands’ surname on marriage.
Sooo, why does this ALL even matter? Well it matters to me and it is why I chose this topic. I am a big feminist. I may not seem like I am maybe due to the clothes I wear or the way I act or joke about things like this, but in all honesty, I am. I believe in gender equality because I think both men and women should be able to do whatever they please without getting discriminated about their gender. I hate sexists. I really do. They just don’t make any sense. Their egotistical and sexist way of living bothers me. Not to mock anyone out there; I’m just sharing my opinion on my blog here, people. :)
Also, since we’re on the topic of gender equality and sexists, do you want to know what really grinds my gears? Well I can’t really hear your answer, so I’m going to take that as a ‘yes.’ Well here you go, my peeps: Women who are sexist and/or anti-feminist. All I’ve got to say to that is ‘WHAT THE FIRETRUCK?!’ That is just one of those things in life that I will never fully understand, you know? Like that boatload of ice in restaurants that waiters put in your soda. I mean, the cup is literally ¾ ice and only a fourth the actual beverage you ordered. What’s the point? By the time, you’re done with half of it, most of the ice has melted and your beverage becomes terribly flavored water! Am I right?? But anyway, that compares to the way I don’t fully understand why some women are going in the opposite direction of feminism. It’s one thing to not participate in the movement and fight for gender equality but it’s another thing to denounce ever having the same rights as the opposite sex. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with this in the comments below. Thanks! And feel free to discuss your opinions on gender equality! :D
