Lawsuit against Wal-Mart could propel women’s rights in the work force

This article is talking about International Woman’s Day, which is claimed to be a commemoration of how far women have come in our male dominated world.  It also is a reminder for women that they still have a long way to go.  It stated how in the U.S.  Women have broken through the glass ceiling in some ways.  It talks about how women can work where ever they want.  It also talks about how much more independent women are allowed to be, they are not looked frowned upon if they are a single mom or don’t have a husband.  Many other countries celebrate these same rights with the Americans, but there are other places around the world that are still fighting for these rights.  It stated that in America women take for granted what women in other countries still don’t have.

It later goes on to talk about how in America there are still some places that females still struggle.  There has been an ongoing investigation and legal issues as female employees from many Wal-Marts have been coming out with claims that Wal-Mart has been discriminating against them because of gender.  They claim that they are being looked over for pay raises and promotions.   I feel that one reason women may be looked over in pay raises is that they may not always be as aggressive as the men in asking for them. Women are trying to make this situation a class-action lawsuit.  I think that it is great that these women are sticking up for themselves, it states in the book and it is almost a stereo type that women are less likely to self promote and negotiate then men.  So I think it is good that these women are using their rights and freedom to make a stand.  Wal-Mart claims that they have had anti- discriminatory programs in place for a long time and that this is not true.  The article says that this lawsuit could potentially join the ranks of other landmark gender equality, a shot heard around the world.  In other words if this case can do it, pull off suing one of the largest businesses in the nation so can other groups such as racial minorities.  I do think that this is very true.  If these women can pull this off they are taking a huge step to over come the glass ceiling.  I do however feel that this one lawsuit will not likely have that huge of an effect on America.  I think that Wal-mart has so much money it will hardly put a ding in them and everything will stay the same.  Sure the women may get some money but that’s all.  What do you think?  Do you think that if these women win this Wal-mart law suit, it could make a difference for race and gender everywhere in the US?  Do you think it will be over passed and things will remain the same?  I think if women stand up for themselves and put themselves out there they will be able to succeed just as well as any male.  If she doesn’t do that though, it is not going to be handed to her like it may be for some males.

-Kayla Samolinski

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