Womens Role Historically and in the Present

Table of Contents

Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
Work Cited

Introduction

For many years, the status of women has been a source of heated debate. The debates address various pressing concerns, such as girls and womens education, maternal health, female economic empowerment, and the role of women in family, community, and politics, among others. Women have been treated as second-class citizens throughout history and in many cultures. Girls were rarely educated to the same level as boys in the United Kingdom. This paper will discuss the role of women historically and in the present.

Discussion

Women were traditionally thought to be full-time housewives, and their tasks included caring for their children and family. They played no part in the households earnings and were frequently prohibited from professions or roles that brought power or money (Jayachandran 579). Any money women had was often given to their husbands upon marriage. They had limited legal rights and were not allowed to vote. Womens social expectations were also different; their primary responsibilities were as spouses and mothers (Jayachandran 580). They were generally regarded for how they appeared more than what they did and were expected to be docile, soft, and compassionate.

Womens roles in todays world have altered dramatically for the better. They are now well-informed, self-sufficient, and financially self-sufficient. They have achieved enormous success in every field, including politics, athletics, and academia. Women are now walking alongside men in every aspect of life. The twenty-first century has given women fresh hope and empowered them in a good way. Previously, they were shadowed by a husband or father, but today they have formed their own identity and are self-sufficient (Jayachandran 582). Womens empowerment would become more critical if they were better informed and educated. Men no longer rule families, and women, like men, make big life decisions. They fight against sexual assault and equality even in the workplace.

Conclusion

Finally, for most of history, women have had fewer legal rights and career prospects than men. Women gained the right to vote and enhanced their educational and employment possibilities in most countries during the twentieth century. Perhaps most importantly, they pushed for and largely succeeded in reevaluating traditional conceptions of their societal role. Wifehood and motherhood were recognized as the most critical vocations for women.