Social Inequalities of Women

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Social Inequalities of Women

In most parts all over the world some form of violence exists. It may emerge from all different sources but violence is violence whether it comes about in a pretty bow tied package or an ugly lump of matter. It is all around us. But contrary to popular belief, violence is not always the bloodiest battles or the longest wars. Sometimes it is the things that seem trivial and minute that can create the most violent of situations. And we see all throughout history that discrimination can be deemed as one of the most violent acts of man. Discriminations can range from the inability to vote to earning a significantly lower wage and a means for living compared to men. Globally, both past and present woman have encountered many different forms of social injustices.

Inequalities in women's cultures stemmed from the beginning of time. During the time of the ancient olympics all men, regardless of social status, were allowed and even encouraged to participate in any of the events supported by the olympics. Most women however were not allowed to participate, even as part of the audience. Entry was only accepted if they were unwedded (Ancient Olympic). This had a tendency to cause dissension between the married and unmarried women of the society. Primarily because the women allowed to participate in the olympics were perceived as being lower in moral standings than those who could not attend, who were married. The self esteem of the lower women played a larger role and transformed into a conflict which had never before existed. Part of the problem was the Olympic games were played by naked men. Who cared if the females that went to the games were the lowly prostitutes of the slums? Consequently, competitive...

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... Overall the social injustices women have experienced have had a huge impact of what we women think ourselves.

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