When people talk about gender inequality, it seems they are mostly referring to other countries. However, the US is still facing major gender inequality issues. I used to work as a commodities trader, and I was the only woman trader in the whole department. Although I was as capable or more than other men, I had to work twice as hard to prove myself
Women without noticing are also perpetuating the problem. There was a study in which women scientist were asked to rate the exact same resume, some with the name of a man and some with the name of a woman. Surprisingly, women scientists rated the man's resume with a higher score. We are in the right direction, but there's a lot to be done locally as well as internationally.
I believe that by bringing awareness we can improve the situation for women. We_also_have_to_focus_on_helping_each_other_succeed.
