By: Sara Loft
Imagine a time when women did not have the same liberties or equalities as a man. Fortunately, our nation’s history has been shaped for all citizens to receive opportunities to succeed. Before the 19th U.S. Amendment passed allowing women to vote, women had no voice in our country’s laws and had limited opportunities often performing strict gender roles such as housekeeping and motherhood., Since then women have been wonderfully shaping our nation It wasn’t until the early twentieth century, women joined the labor force and helped fuel our economic development. Women need to experience gender equality because without their efforts our future will be severed. Plus, according to the U.S. EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) states in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, it is illegal for an employer to treat you differently or less favorably because of your sex including your pregnancy, your sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Promoting women in your establishment provides and cultivates diversity, fairness, and imagination. Like men, women can provide creative solutions to rising problems within an organization. Women need flexibility with an employer because of work-life balance and health, too. In my opinion, women are notably more ambitious than men because of the fairness of all. For example, during World War II, our men left their jobs and families to protect our nation’s freedoms. Many women were left alone and were responsible for providing income and care for their families. Several women joined the military and were behind the scenes either in the nursing or the telecommunication field. Many women began working and some were in the mechanical industries supporting the military effort and also providing food on the table or upholding their homes. So, you see, women play a vital role in shaping society as a whole.
In recent years, gender equality in the workforce is still leading to prosperous results. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “for the nation as a whole, the labor participation for women was 56.8% in 2022.” Gaining inclusiveness in your business encourages the staff to be part of an enjoyable work environment. With gender equality in the workforce, prejudices and stereotypes will lessen discrimination and harassment on the sex or gender identity. The sense of belonging will provide employees with secure feelings for the establishment. To maintain a team enjoying their job duties increases productivity and morale. To operate a non-biased business is simultaneously challenging but successful. Gender equality is just another reminder for employers to acknowledge and accept the profound phrase “…the pursuit of happiness” for all!