Gender Discrimination In The Workplace

There is an ongoing issue in America with gender equality in the workplace. Although there is a lot more female representation in higher positions at various businesses there is still a clear separation between men in power and women in power.

This issue is very important to me as a woman because I hope to have the same opportunities in my work life as a man. Often women feel reluctant to speak up in the workplace due to the fear of not being heard or taken seriously. I hope that my future children can live in a world where this fear is nonexistent.

The article “Gender Dynamics in the Planning Workplace: The Importance of Women in Management.” (2020) shows evidence from studies that they administered showing that women feel less heard or that they do not have the same opportunities as men.

The people being affected by this issue are all women in America. Even though there are many women that have good jobs in high positions it does not mean they do not experience discrimination in the workplace. This issue stems from the traditional ideas of men having the role of the worker and women staying home. Some people will stand by these ideas (sometimes without realizing it) and let that affect their treatment of women at work. This is an issue in millions of workplace environments. Even though this has always been an issue in America and all over the world, it is getting better and there are programs and other training put in place to help fight workplace discrimination. All we can do is actively stay informed and try to be a part of the change.

Turesky, Marisa, and Mildred E. Warner. “Gender Dynamics in the Planning Workplace: The Importance of Women in Management.” Journal of the American Planning Association., vol. 86, no. 2, 2020, pp. 157–170.