Girl Power

Inequality of of Women in today’s society

Grace Lutz, Staff Writer

It is no secret that the female body is sexualized in the media, advertisements and in everyday interactions.

The most prominent time for sexism were the advertisements in the ‘50s and ‘60s, many of which suggested the sole purpose of a woman being for having babies, doing the laundry and cooking for their husbands.

However, sexism has had an influential impact since before time. The superiority of man is an obvious aspect in our culture and still is to this day.

This sexualization of the female body is even shown in school systems, with disgusting dress codes that degrade women, by quieting their sense of style and expression.

The school dress code specifically targets girls and women, with rules that objectify their body. It is commonly said that what young women wear to school affects other students and can be distracting to their learning.

However, when young women are sent home from school or confronted by administration due to their dress, this impairs their learning as well. This gives misogyny a voice, saying that women are purely sex symbols and not successful beings who hold intellect and capability.

screen-shot-2016-11-28-at-9-10-50-amWomen are typically slut-shamed if they dress inappropriately to the public eye.

This demeans women, telling them that they are worthless and should be disrespected if they show skin.

The definition of a “slut” is a woman who has many casual sexual partners.

However, when a man has “many casual sexual partners,” they are typically congratulated by their peers and put on a pedestal.

This gives the unrealistic expectation that women should cover up and avoid sexual encounters altogether. Some men may also believe that they are entitled to women’s bodies by this belief.

It is easy to say, “Women are equal — they are allowed to vote and they have the same jobs as men do.”

Although, women who work equivalent hours as men, who are ranked in the same position, are paid 80 cents for every dollar men are paid. This wage gap creates a gender bias against women, ultimately resulting in inequality.

The discrimination toward women is outdated, and it is time that women have a voice.