Women in the workplace

Women in the eighties flocked to the business as there were a wider range of career and educational choices. The educational chances women had were pulled women away from finance, especially from the male-dominated arcade of Wall Street. Sexual discrimination seemed to still be a problem and was thought to be a thing of the past in other industries but it continued in finance and in a subtler manner. Wall Street was notoriously known for the lengthy hours and vicious competitiveness. With more career opportunities than ever and a renewed devotion to balancing life and work, more women are taking a pass on finance. With some jobs, women appeared to be wanted more over than men. A woman was believed to pose less of a threat to the local people and especially if a women was single meant that she was unattached with no responsibilities and she would also be willing to work for nothing. Women in the workplace are more observant that tougher men. Feminists who were active from the 50s to the 80s, worked determinedly to convert the role of women in the workplace. The activists battled for a work atmosphere with women succeeding alongside men. Women wanted an environment where they wanted to be respected for their accomplishments with no consideration to their choice of clothes or sexuality. Feminists pictured women educating their selves, choosing a career path and reduce their dependencies on men.

In the 21st century it would seem that women and men have achieved equality. This quite simply is an illusion. We are constantly told we live in a post-feminist age, yet realistically none of the realities society comes up with amount to that view. Inequality in the workplace for women continues but is steadily getting better. Some have questioned whether feminism still has a real case to fight for in modern British society. Women are immensely under-represented. The origin of these divisions between the sexes, are numerous. A recent survey by Natasha Watler author of The New Feminism revealed that a staggering 63% of girls would rather be glamour models than nurses, doctors or teachers. This could be down to the lack of inspiration for young girls. The endless media coverage has been at fault, as they convey women who become famous more for their physical attributes than talent or achievements. It is no longer about saving lives, giving opportunities and choices to children or writing about fantasy, romance or action. Taking your clothes off is more lucrative than these unappealing aspects, and teenagers believe it is a great way of making money and becoming famous. In the workplace it would seem that teenagers would rather be famous for being recognised and a celebrity than achievement with little recognition.