Sexism Is The True Hindrance For Female Careers - 1407 Words

Even today’s society, gender inequality remains a very controversial topic. One especially debated area is whether or not sexism exists in the workplace. Some argue that sexism is a major deterrent in the careers of women, and is the main reason women are not as prominent in positions of power and thus in our society. Others believe that women choose not to pursue such positions, because of their roles as mothers. However, it is views like this that prevent women from being taken seriously as workers. Upon closer insight into our society, it is evident that sexism is the true hindrance in female careers. Factors such as sexism in employment, pay inequality, and a lack of feelings of confidence and safety prevent women from advancing in†¦show more content†¦The fact that to an employer â€Å"woman† translates to â€Å"unqualified† is just one example of how deeply rooted sexism is in the minds of the citizens, and what a formidable opponent gender inequal ity is to women. This sexist mindset is what deters women from advancing in their careers and in our society, making it impossible for that mindset to be changed. How can women advance to positions of power in their careers and achieve equality if simply being hired is a challenge, despite legitimate qualifications? And even after women are hired, workplace sexism is right at their heels. The most obvious example of how undervalued women are in the workplace is the gender pay gap, which is an immediate part of a woman’s career, already present as women coming out of college begin to work (Asian News International). According to Miller â€Å"Women make about 79 percent of what men make -- this translates into a loss of about $10,000 each year. † This means that women are being paid over 20% less than what men are paid for the same job and for the same work. The gap between the worth of male and female labor is startling, and the gender inequality here is blatant. Women being so severely underpaid is a clear sign female workers are valued much less than male workers. The sheer financial discrimination women face in their careers is obvious, and a serious obstacle for women trying to advance in their careers. Not only are women underappreciated at work, they are also