Feminism has its own preconceived notions .However living as
a working family woman is not in any way easy. Gender equality in the work space
is still far way off from becoming a reality.Women have made great strides in
the workplace, but inequality persists.
This is about everyone having an equal chance. The aim with
any equality initiative shouldn’t be to create an undue advantage for women,
but simply to remove barriers to a level playing field. Nobody would want to be
promoted just because they are female. This isn’t about declaring war on men,
quite the opposite. It’s about amplifying female talent while they stand side
by side with their male colleagues to drive business success together,
equally.elimination of discrimination on the basis of gender, particularly in
relation to family and caring responsibilities.
I read a quote that said "If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood, sweat and tears.” -Simon Sinek Which i found to be absolutely true.In order for this to be achieved ,employers need to remember that we are all human and we all have needs.When those needs are met we will be able to do our jobs effectively.
I read a quote that said "If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood, sweat and tears.” -Simon Sinek Which i found to be absolutely true.In order for this to be achieved ,employers need to remember that we are all human and we all have needs.When those needs are met we will be able to do our jobs effectively.
Achieving gender equality is important for workplaces not
only because it is ‘fair’ and ‘the right thing to do,’ but because it is also
linked to a country’s overall economic performance. Workplace gender equality
is associated with:
-Improved national
productivity and economic growth.
-Increased organizational performance.
-Enhanced ability of companies to attract talent and retain
employees.
-Enhanced organizational reputation.
Most employers don't understand what it means to be a
working family woman . Looking back at the the history of the working woman
(see my post the-history-of-working-woman and the-traditional-role-of-woman-in-modern-society) you see how times have demanded that families can no longer
depend on a single income to sustain the home as the cost of living has
doubled and is even quadrupling with each rising sun.
Women are now torn between giving their families the
unconditional mothering,support and nurturing that they traditionally or rather
instinctively gave. They now have to go out seek employment or create an avenue
for them to generate an income to help give their family a comfortable life.
Women naturally love their families. Nobody can ever come
close to understanding how a woman can do what it takes to defy odds. To
Ensure her family is ok even if it breaks her. I saw a meme of a picture of a
father who has patched his sons trousers with his own trousers and he now has
to walk around with holes in his pants. He did it for his son and that is just
but a glimpse of what it means to be a parent. The ultimate sacrifice.
The problem arises when women try to balance work and
family, and women end up carrying nearly all of the care giving
responsibilities.
If women put many more hours into these household activities
than men, this greatly disadvantages women in the workplace. It is unrealistic
to expect gender equality if workplaces demand that women be available all the
time.
Certain irrefutable facts, such as breastfeeding and
childbirth, obviously impact women’s role in parenting. But many women
definitely do want to return to work following maternity leave, and just as
many men would love to be more involved with hands-on parenting, despite
cultural misconceptions around this.
I know of several women who asked for the day off to take a child to hospital and they where deemed unreliable women ,Who went back to work from maternity leave and worked only the month after and where handed termination contracts.We need to implement policies that support parents’ choices, whatever they may be.
I know of several women who asked for the day off to take a child to hospital and they where deemed unreliable women ,Who went back to work from maternity leave and worked only the month after and where handed termination contracts.We need to implement policies that support parents’ choices, whatever they may be.
As if that is not enough the
working woman who has a career with no family still gets persecuted and is
still a threat she is like a man and has lost her femininity.you wonder who
raised these people that judge so harshly!
What is this equality feminists ask for well here is what equality means,Equality in the workplace takes on the same meaning as it does in your
everyday life. It is defined as treating everyone the same, regardless
of their differences. Whether the difference is a person's age, race,
sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or physical
disability, they are entitled to be held in the same esteem as any of his
coworkers.
Productivity Isn't measured by how long you spend your time
in an office or what time you get to work. It is measured by what you do with
your time.
