Women in Control
What some see as a male-dominated world, others see females in control, sometimes behind the scenes.
When it comes to selecting mates, it is women who are in ultimate control. And, they are quite selective. Of the many characteristics women look for in a man, good financial prospects, social status, ambition, size/strength, and dependability are only a few ("Women's Long-Term" 109). Although if a man has many of these characteristics he may be able to more likely attract a female of his liking, in the end, men are at the mercy of women, when it comes to relationships, love and procreation. This is a significant amount of control that women solely possess.
Dreher's study regarding the glass ceiling and how women have been positively impacted by the increase in the number of work-life human resource practices in the last two decades. When compared with figures from the 1980s, a higher percentage of women held lower-level managerial positions in the early 1990s. In addition, when compared to surveys conducted in 1994, more women held senior management positions in 1999. This positive increase in female-power is due to the variety of work-life policies that address the unique needs of women, while allowing them to also have a career. And, as more women climb the corporate ladder, it is only reasonable to expect increased women-friendly policies, which will further increase the amount of power for women, in business.
Even in countries that are not traditionally thought of as progressive, women have established themselves in positions of power. In Somalia, traditionally men dominated women. This power structure was facilitated by beliefs and practices, for generations. However, the patriarchy has fallen and the gender roles are now reversed.
Gone are the days of patriarchal dogma, and it is replaced with a newfound freedom for women, accompanied by a voice demanding and defending their rights.
The women have become increasingly active in their economic lives, actually taking work outside the home, which before would've been unheard of.
Women have...
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