I guess it is true what the Declaration of Independence says-"All men are created equal" ("Declaration"). When this was written, it was believed that the implication of 'men' was 'mankind.' Everyone is considered 'mankind' so why are men still treated more superior than women in some circumstances, such as in the workplace? In some cases, they get paid less than men for performing the same job. Women can be just as capable as men and therefore, should not have to be trapped in their title of 'housewives' forever, be treated unequally, and suffer under the superiority title of men any longer.
Even after a law was passed in 1963 for equal pay, some women are still not getting the wages they rightfully deserve. "In 1998, wo
"It's Time for Working Women to Earn Equal Pay." Working Women Vote for Equal Pay. 2000. 11 Nov. 2000 .
Getting paid less than men because of gender is degrading. Just because we were born a certain gender doesn't mean we don't need as much money and respect as men receive. We need money like men do, maybe even more so. "It's not like we get charged less for rent or food or utilities. In fact, we pay more for things like haircuts and dry cleaning" ("Equal Pay").
men were paid 73 cents for every dollar men received" ("Equal Pay"). Imagine being a single mother working to support a couple kids. Losing 27 cents for every dollar your male co-workers receive can really add up. It can make the difference of being able to p
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