Sexism in the Workplace
Introduction
From the United States very first school house, all the way to present day education, one thing has set teachers apart. One thing has determined what they can and cannot do, what they can and cannot wear, how much money they make and how much respect they will get. This one massive determining factor comes down to something so simple, yet it has such a great impact on how a person is treated in the workplace. Sexism in the education field, sets completely different standards for how men and women are treated, and what is expected of them.
Historical Overview:
Women have always been seen to be great teachers. When the word “teacher” is mentioned, most people automatically think of a woman. Being a teacher
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Although it may have not been seen as a problem at the time, sexism in the workplace, has been an issue from the very start. America’s earlier schools, in the 1900’s, set rules for their educators. These rules were usually set by male superintendents, over-seeing teachers, both male and female. These rules were set in place, to try and maintain a professional appearance. While some of these rules applied to men as well, unfortunately, several of these rules were directed towards women and greatly limited their freedoms. Some of these rules stated that women could not be courted or even get married, they were not to be seen in a carriage or car that was driven by anyone other than their father or brother, they could only wear dresses or skirts that stopped right above the ankle, they could not dye their hair and they could not smoke cigarettes (RULES OF CONDUCT FOR TEACHERS 1915). Most of the educators nationwide were females. While there were some males, female educators, were preferred over males. Women were seen as more compliant with the strict rules and …show more content…
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