International Women’s Day
In the midst of our era’s wonderous achievements, it remains disheartening that we still find the necessity to observe International Women’s Day. Reflecting on my early years, the persistent challenges from male and female superiors, colleagues, and clients served as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality. I battled the sexist men, education snobs of both genders, and the outright racists. Despite the strides we’ve made, even recent experiences underscore that the battle is far from won.
Throughout history, women have borne the weight of subjugation and shame, enduring outcomes ranging from despair to outright torture. From iconic figures like Joan of Arc and Rosa Parks to contemporary heroines like Billy Jean King, Patty Hearst, and countless women trapped in the clutches of discrimination. The examples are numerous.
Women have weathered more persecution than any other marginalized group, grappling with discrimination based on religion, economic inequities, limited educational opportunities, and formal legal subjugation. The absence of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as law raises unsettling questions about the true consideration of women as equals, both legally and culturally.
In addition to external challenges, women often find themselves splintered as a collective, replaced by competition instead of camaraderie. A dire…
