n began to take over these roles. They were finally given responsibility and respect for there work. By the time of World War II women had proven themselves in the workforce. They now could find employment, alto there was still discrimination. During the 1950's woman began to fight for liberation in the workforce. They wanted more involvement in the work place. Women now wanted to go to college, support themselves, and fight for there country. They were no longer satisfied with raising a family. A woman could have a career and be a mother to her children. They became independent members of society. With there new position of education and career orientation, it gave a sense that men and women were truly equal. Alto women are gaining influence they still feel discriminated against because of there sex. There are many examples of women in high positions and women holding power. Queen Elizabeth I is one example of a woman in a position of power. These cases of women in power have rarely occurred in history. But even today in the 20th century there have been very few women officials. It seems most of the women who have achieved a position of power, achieved it because of there marriage to an influential man. Take any United States presidents wife for example. Women such as these have a great deal of power and influation, but they wouldn't have this if it wasn't for there husbands. The idea that a woman can work and be just as productive as a man a receive the same rewards happens to a point. The majority of the heads of corporations are men, women make a lesser salary and aren't promoted as much as men. As a woman rises in power in a company she usually gets to a point and then the promotions stop. This event of a sudden stop in promotion has been called "The Glass Ceiling effect" (Lunt). This can only be explained as women are still being treated as a lesser being to men. The reason why women are inferior to men is still unknown. It has be...
