The Consequences Of Being American Women

America viewed from the rest of the world is known by many names, the land of opportunity, the land of choice, and the land of freedom. In America, women can hold professional jobs, obtain advanced degrees, and make choices about their health. Every day, the media shows how women are still oppressed throughout the world. It is naive to think that American women do not struggle, but at least they can go outside their homes without needing a male chaperone. Being an American woman means not only making decisions without having to worry about life threatening consequences, but also having the ability to be a contributing member of society. Being American means the right for all women to receive an education. In Nigeria, which is the third richest country in Africa, almost five and a half million girls will never be enrolled in school (Education 1). These women will continue to live a life without access to human rights, education, or a chance of a better life. In 2014, more than 30.2% of women in America received a
Up until the late 1970s, most women only cooked, cleaned, and raised the children while their husbands worked to pay the bills. Today, that is no longer true. According to the U.S. Department of Labor in 2012, over 57% of all American women are part of the work force. Over 70% of those women working have children under the age of 18. With more women working, all parts of America benefit, including the economy, gender equality, and future generations to come. Women in America are able to contribute to society by having a say in what they want to do with their lives, not what their husbands want. In many male dominated places around the world, including the countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, and Afghanistan (Kemsley), women do not have a voice in choosing what they want to