The World is constantly evolving. And one of the most significant changes mother earth has experienced is the gradual but growing empowerment of women throughout history. However, although they’ve grown, there’s still a lot they are yet to learn. Here are the top 4 challenges modern women face.
Equal Pay
This has to be the most challenging circumstance for almost every woman today. Especially for women working in male-dominated industries. Their paychecks are not even close to being equal to men. Women also face many different problems in their workplaces, starting from lack of flexible working hours to decent maternity leaves. But in so many cases, women in key positions are evaluated more harshly on performance. At the same time, a man is asked for his input; a woman is automatically asked to justify her input.
While a strong character is a sign of leadership trait in a man, it can indicate an aggressive trait is a woman. We have experienced a huge leap for women’s rights and gender equality in the workspace, especially in the UAE. Not all gender discrimination is intentional or explicit. Some are rooted in a person’s subconscious, and thankfully, these perceptions are slowly shifting for the better. Changing a rooted culture does need generations. For Some women, it still is, a significant challenge.
Lack of Female Representation
Although modern women are slowly rising, and the entire world can see the change in the tide. The cause is always undermined due to the lack of female representation in many significant areas of life. For example, some countries have a substantial misrepresentation regarding the military Head of councils, government, and critical positions in certain companies. However, the shift in mindset in women’s role is improving. And new couples are splitting family and financial responsibilities equally. Slowly but surely, with the proper support and empowerment, the new generation will have a positive impact in shaping the future in the workspace and at home.
Being a Single Mother
Motherhood is beautiful. Doubtlessly, it is with our without a partner. But with an unprecedented decline in family values and rise in divorce rates, working mothers do need the support of a family member or a helper to share the burden. The mental and physical burden of being a single mom. As a woman, you’re in a constant turmoil of looking to secure a solid future for a well-balanced human with all the craziness happening in the world. Doing so alone without a shoulder to lean on is challenging.
Other Women
Although women nowadays have become fairly united in their fight against this male discrimination. Some women are still around and on a mission to weaken this cause. The same way men in power become greedy and grab each other’s throats, women fighting for power are willing to do anything to keep it. While most try to pave a stronger, more sustainable future for the younger generation, others channel their self-esteem and confidence. Be it colleagues, work, or even mothers projecting old-fashioned parenting stigmas onto their little girls. Unfortunately, this gap is growing, especially in multicultural countries.
But to end this, let us quote Melinda Gates
“A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman, but the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.”
Hopefully, these wise words will be enough to let all modern women out there know that she can overcome these challenges.
We’d love to know about the challenges you face daily, drop us a comment, and let’s discuss ways to overcome them!
