Civil RightsWomen have not always had the rights that we have today. Women have fought for equal opportunities, equal rights, and equal treatment as men for many years, dating back to the 1770’s when Abigail Adams started to voice her “feminist views.” Many disagreed with her views and opinions. A woman’s role was to tend to the house and family. It was the man who worked and provided. Men controlled society and women. The government protected men within the relationship regardless of mistreatment. Men were even able to gain custody of the children and all of the family possessions if the woman was able to free herself from the mistreatment. There have been many women in the past that have sacrificed their lives to gain rights for women.
According to Edwards III, Wattenberg, & Lineberry (2008) in 1848 the first major step towards women rights began on July 19th. One hundred men and women signed the “Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution,” a petition requesting women have the right to vote. It took seventy-two years for the 19th amendment to finally be ratified giving women the equal opportunity to vote (p. 158). The 19th amendment states that the United States constitution prohibits each of the states and the federal government from denying a citizen the right to vote because of the citizen’s gender. Women fought through organizations, protests, lobbying, anything they could do to get the United States government to recognize their relentless actions to achieve their ultimate goal of allowing individuals to vote regardless of their gender. Edward III et al. (2008) continue to discuss that Charlotte Woodward was the only one that signed the “Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution” and was able to vote in 1920 (p. 158). Although only one signer of this declaration was able to vote and fulfill their goal of being a woman voter, their goal was ultimately carried out and still is over ninety years later because women are still able to vote and voice their opinion.
It was hard to choose simply one subcategory because I feel that they all tie into each other in one way or another. Women in the workplace go hand in hand with wage discrimination or comparable worth. Women were looked down upon by men as being weaker, less dominant, and less experienced. Women had gained the right to vote, but that was only the beginning. Women wanted to be treated equally in society. Several groups were organized to take a stand against public policy and discrimination against women. Women wanted the opportunity to pursue an education and a career, but public policy ensured that women still maintain the role of house wife. According to Edwards III et al. (2008) women were able to work in the workfoce, but were still not offered the same opportunities or equal treatment as men. Women could not work overtime, long hours, or do any heavy lifting (p. 158). Women’s organizations such as National
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Women from New York City and the rest of the country were the most likely to join a organization that focused predominantly on women’s rights. Men and immigrants of the city and state are similarly represented, so they can both participate in our organization. As a result, the American women’s organization will be successful in achieving equal pay for equal work. And this is where our future prospects go to extremes. Women may be the next generation of workers, but they will not be the last. Our organization has a long track record of organizing. As a result, this decision could mean more to me than simply finding a new job, but it is important to us to do it right. It will also be much easier for a woman to find an equal career because we can apply it to all of our future work to keep the American dream alive. To understand the challenges women face in their future future, I would say that if you believe in equal pay and the right to vote, you need a life beyond what you can get today. If you are interested in an effective work force that is responsive and is prepared to handle women’s needs and responsibilities well, you are going to need work in this field.
How to Join Our Organization. It is important that employers, and the community at large, understand that women are more than just people; they are human beings—they are human beings working in organizations, working with individuals, and supporting organizations. You must understand how our organization works and the responsibilities that will arise. We take this issue seriously until we understand that there are many ways it can work properly. In fact, we believe in a fundamental responsibility to recognize this truth. We will work to build the community and have a strong sense of leadership because we believe that men and women in every city, state, and geographic area will have the same opportunities as we do, and we will make changes in our work to make them sustainable. Many of them have not even made it out of our meetings, even though we have our own offices to work with. Thus, our organizations are not just for special needs women but also for women of all races, nationalities, and social groups. While the success of our leadership is very much in the hands of our women, many of the other major issues facing our organization are still unresolved. If you were wondering how we can find the right person to guide us, I would say you take time to talk with our leaders. You know from their own experience that no woman I know feels alone. There are other organizations devoted to providing women with the confidence and support she needs. The women we work with are our leaders, our partners, and their family members. Without them on the ground, it may be difficult for the first time to identify the right partners and determine where the right work will take us. In addition, the leadership leaders have a lot in common, including: In the fields of economics, business law, and human resources. While we are all interested in economic development, they also care about gender equality and the advancement of people in our organizations. We have come up with a number of ways to make sure we help women, as we speak to a variety of clients. As this discussion progresses, we are going to continue talking about what we believe is important. To make this process easier, I would suggest you go to this link to find out more about some of our programs here, and if you like this series, you can go to the Women in the Work Project website and follow their instructions on how to make this happen. We will also want to provide you with the resources that we can give you