#BreakTheBias - Evolvement of Women Empowerment

We recently celebrated International Women’s day all around the world. Every year on March 8, International Women's Day is celebrated. This day is observed to honor the accomplishments of women from all walks of life in the areas of economics, politics, social justice, and culture. The day is commemorated around the world, celebrating women's difficulties and accomplishments. On this day, women all over the world get together to rally for gender equality and to highlight the importance of women in bringing about crucial reforms.

Throughout the decades

The role of women in society has become more important throughout the decades. Stereotypes are being broken, gender norms are disappearing and women have rights. Women's empowerment can be linked back to Martha Washington and Betsy Ross, as well as Marilyn Monroe, among many more. The activities of these women can range from the arts to politics to culture. Women's empowerment has progressed over time, beginning with women who were unable to work, vote, or own property. Women like Malala Yousafzai and Tina Fey, a producer, director, comedian, and actor, fought to find their voice and achieve their ambitions.

Western and Third World

Women's empowerment has had far-reaching consequences on society, in both the developed and developing worlds. A rise in female CEOs (company owners and employees) has changed the way women see themselves and increased their importance in our society in Western culture. On the other hand, women's empowerment in poor countries involves increasing their perceived value in society as well as providing basic education. In general, women's empowerment has had the following effects on the world: Important goals include promoting economic growth, diversifying political decisions, boosting women's health, and establishing long-term families.

Women have a history of being mistreated. Women continue to face violence, from the ancient times to female child abortion in the modern day. Not only that, but horrible crimes against women such as rape, acid attacks, domestic violence, and other forms of violence against women continue to occur throughout India. Women should account for 50 percent of the entire population. In third world countries, girls have an extremely low literacy rate and the majority of the girls do not receive an elementary education. Furthermore, they are forced to marry young and raise children while doing solely housework. Men perceive women to be their property, thus they take them for granted. 

Work Place

Women are discriminated against in the workplace as well. When compared to their male counterparts, they get paid less for the same labor. Women have been able to provide financially for their family by obtaining an education and entering the workforce. Men were concerned that with the early introduction of women's education, women would become more focused on their careers, neglecting their household and child-rearing responsibilities. Men and women have just lately received equal compensation for equal effort. In 1963, the Equal Pay Act was passed in the United States. There is still a 'Gender Pay Gap,' which refers to the difference between men and women's average full-time earnings. 

The issue of maternity leave is a major contributor to gender bias. The 'pregnancy penalty,' as some have dubbed it, occurs when women are forced to choose between advancing in their careers and having children. Despite the fact that more than 120 nations provide paid maternity leave, the issue of women needing to take time from work to have a kid remains unsolved. Businesses face difficulties in developing their workforce as a result of this.

Women all across the world have struggled to find their place and realize their ambitions. No matter what laws are implemented, women face discrimination and sexism from individuals who believe they are unworthy of doing what they are trying to do. However, the world