Do you buy it if one says there is no such a problem about "sex segregation" in public and private sphere?
In Taiwan, the 1947 Constitution
guarantees equal pay for equal work. In 1995, the government announced that to
recruit only men to a particular occupation is discrimination against women.
However, women continue to be unwelcome in some occupation. Many employers do
not offer the same opportunities to women as they do in the hiring and
promotion of men. Women also continue to be at a disadvantage in terms of level
of employment, salary, and promotion.
In fact, it could be generally concluded that gender bias still exists in considerations of promotion in the public and private sectors. It seems nothing unusual if women complain about and feel limited in their promotion opportunities. Men are more likely to be considered for promotion and have more job mobility than their female colleagues.
It’s not surprised to see
there is nothing about culture but gender differences while mentioning about
the above issues, money or career. Why? It can't be denied.
The facts tell the truth. Look
at the incomes of the top 10 highest paid Hollywood movies stars in 2015 of both
actresses and actors.
Forbes tallied gross pay from June 1,
2014 through June 1,
2015 and the Hunger Games star took a whopping
$52 million during that span. To put
that in perspective,
that’s $16.5 million more than any
other actress in
Hollywood, though it doesn’t
come close to the top actor on
the list, Robert Downey Jr., who
brought in a cool $80
million. www.digitaltrends.com/movies/highest-paid-actresses-world-rank-2015
No doubt, there are huge gaps between
actresses and actors even in America. The income in the film industry of an actor or an actress
is not factual related to the acting performance but to the gender, which is
more effective than the other.
Literally, it is widely
believed that working women do not devote themselves to their careers and that
this justifies discrimination in promotion indeed.
If you kind of consent to the perspectives on what I
argue about, there come the dialogues you might assent to. Or you could
make your own points and share with others. They happen most of the time and could bring you some amusements
and color your life too.
The committee made a decision that David should be promoted over Maria. The reasons were sort of confidential and haven’t released in the circular yet. Maria couldn’t believe it and was very upset. On the second thought, she decides to talk to Ruth, the chief of her department. Before doing that she needs to regain her composure.
The committee made a decision that David should be promoted over Maria. The reasons were sort of confidential and haven’t released in the circular yet. Maria couldn’t believe it and was very upset. On the second thought, she decides to talk to Ruth, the chief of her department. Before doing that she needs to regain her composure.
Ruth: Are you with me, Maria? Is it
true you’re pregnant?
Maria: Yeah, I heard you. Do you
mean I have to stay in the same position for another three years? No! I’m not
pregnant!It is only a food baby. Who are flying the ridiculous rumors?
I'm not seeing anyone.
Ruth: I’m so sorry, but “yes.” I
mean you probably need to wait for a while. There were only a few, actually
only two, in the committee strongly supporting you. You know I was one of the two, right?
Maria: But, you promised me
that I’d be the manager if Mr. Lee retired.
Ruth : To all intents and purposes, I didn’t mean to break my words, but you do understand I am only a
member of the board. All the others except two, you know, believe that the manager
position is more suited to David. They just ignored why I recommended you to
the promotion.
Maria: Haven’t you informed them of it that I’ve yielded you obedience in all things for the sake of our
company for all
these years? I haven’t failed any project you asked me to do, have I?
Ruth: Of course, I know you’ve done a lot for me and for our company, but
they weren’t convinced the position is suitable for you.
Maria: Okay, just level with me. I really need to know what made them certain about they
chose the right person.
Ruth: Well, it shouldn’t be me to tell you what they said. Of course, I’m not bound by confidentiality, but it’d make you feel hurt.
Maria: Come on, Ruth! I’m already offended by their decision.
Just say it.
Ruth: They believe you can’t do it because a single mom with children can’t
travel overseas often, especially next year when we need to do more market
surveys in Europe and North America.
Maria: Nonsense! Have I taken a leave once because my children were needed
to look after? Never! What did you say to them about that?
Ruth: I did what I could. I hope you understand. They insisted they didn’t want to take any risk in this matter. Tell me what I could say.
Maria: You could have told them what I just said.
Ruth: Maria, I did and I really need your understanding. I tried to explain away how talented and enterprising you are. And, they just didn’t listen. Besides, I told
them you’ve been working with us for more years than David. I couldn’t change
their minds and was afraid there might be a boardroom row if I insisted. I’m
very sorry about this.
Maria: Oh, well. What can we do to alter their minds based
on their supposition
Maria let her sigh out and couldn’t believe
what they did this to her. She said no more and left Ruth’s office without
having an eye contact with Ruth.
Winning the Presidential election in 2016 in Taiwan
You might question if gender inequality dies hard in a society committed to equality like Taiwan. I think it depends. Why? Just look at the two
The first Taiwan’s female president was elected today, who is Tsai Ing-wen. She is 59-year-old, single and the head of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) which leads the camp that wants Taiwan’s independence from China (updated on January 16 in 2016). AMAZING!!!
NOW, there only has been a couple days passed by, but so-called loyal DPP mayors, members and even voters have already been giving the new president invisible, but very loud pressures in public on different media day and night before the inauguration on May 1st.
Do you agree with the statement – that she will definitely find her way to do her best and you might need to give her time to prove what kind of president she will be in four years?
Will she be as bureaucratic as other former presidents and incapable of keeping her promises? If she is, it’ll then be concluded that there is no difference of gender when things involve “politics.”
Will you give her a clap if she does give a bright future to Taiwanese people and is good at ignoring the unneeded suggestions, which are bolted abruptly out by others such as nonsense things about whatever moving to whereabouts? Don’t you know you’re talking about the national BUDGET, belonged to all the people?
*She has won the presidential election again this spring and the second term of another four years is waiting for her (updated on April 3, 2020).
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