Changes in the Position of Women: A Historical Perspective Analysis

This essay provides a comparative analysis of the changing position of women in society. It begins by highlighting the historical context where women were often relegated to secondary roles, confined to the private sphere, and dependent on men. The essay then examines how the feminist movement, particularly the various waves, has significantly impacted women's status. It discusses the shift towards women's participation in the public sphere, including their increased presence in the workforce, and the efforts to combat gender discrimination. The essay references the Seneca Falls Convention as a pivotal moment in the fight for women's rights and notes the efforts of companies like Google to promote equal employment opportunities. Overall, the essay concludes that the societal view and status of women has undergone significant evolution, with increased recognition of their equal standing to men.

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Introduction
The human society s primarily made up of two genders, that is of the males and
the females. The females of the society have always been given a secondary position
in the community due to their perceived inferior roles compared to their male
counterparts. The purpose of this essay is to draw a comparative analysis between the
position of the women in the past and how it has evolved in the present scenario.
Discussion
Since the inception of the human society, the women population have been
accorded a degraded position in the community. This was mainly due to the reason
that the male members thought that the women are too weak and delicate to
participate in the activities of the public sphere (Awasthi, 2017). As a result, the
education of the women were not emphasized upon and they were required to confine
themselves within the private sphere. Their desire for employment were frowned upon
and they were basically taught to remain dependent on their male counterparts for
accessing any kind of freedom.
However, as argued by Dubey (2017), it can be seen that with the changes in
times, the position of the women also started to undergo a drastic change. The various
waves of feminism emphasized on the need of the women population to showcase
their opinion in the political sphere. As a result, the first wave feminism harped on the
political rights of the people, which formally began in 1848 in the Seneca Falls
Convention (Awasthi, 2017).
Another major change that can be noticed in the status of women is that they are
now allowed to participate in the public sphere. Women employment is encouraged so
much so that Google, one of the leading multinational companies of the world, have
made it their motive to drive for equal employment opportunities (Dubey, 2017).

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Gender discrimination in the work place has now been made unlawful.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it can be noticed that the position and the status of women has
undergone a major change in the society. They are being fast recognized as equal
counterparts to their male members.

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References:
Awasthi, S. (2017). Tracing Women through the Ages: Past Trends and Future
Challenges. St. Theresa Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(1).
Dubey, R. D. (2017). Position of Women in Different Ages: An Analysis. Indian JL &
Just., 8, 80.