Investigating Oppression
Throughout history, women have had fewer opportunities and rights than men (this is also known as oppression ). Although this has changed and women, for example now have the right to vote, the oppression of women can be seen in society today. This article will discuss women in history and today. Although 85% Of Americans believe in Women’s equality, only 18% identify as feminist. There is a negative connotation with being feminist, but this may simply come from a misunderstanding or low cultural capital. Perhaps prejudice comes when we think of feminism but overall, I believe this is just because a large part of the population is unaware of the social injustices that women around the world still experience on a daily basis. Today, women are powerful in society. They are leaders in politics, medicine, education and all aspects of the world that we live in. For example, i n 2017, women hold 105, or 19.6%, of the 535 seats in the 114th U.S. Congress - 21, or 21.0%, of th...