lett-Packard, Bank of America and Colgate Palmolive. Women have taken the skills of managing their homes into politics and they are now leaders of government and other figures of authority in their country.Being in the forefront of top organizations is an indication that women have gained confidence and respect in the working world and her strength as a leader and as an individual who has a contribution to make to the world’s economic growth is now recognized. Studies have shown that women in business tend to be more productive, reliable, and conscientious and pays greater attention to details. They make crucial decisions and are not intimidated by the fact that they have to compete with men for top positions.It is my opinion that women make better managers because the egotistical effect is not a prominent feature of the female species. Academically more women are successfully pursuing higher education in University than men. Despite strides towards gender equality women are still being victimized and denied promotions because they are seen as “not tough enough” for the position. A survey done by the International Labor Organization revealed that women's overall share of management jobs rarely exceeds twenty per cent. There have also been litigations and various organizations have been established with the main aim being to end institutionalized discrimination against women. The shifting role of women in the society and the fact that women still desire to be wives, mothers and professionals has made the phrase “Working Mom” an acceptable part of our culture. The establishment of day care center cannot replace the home environment, but they have effectively assisted with the psychosocial development of children, bearing in mind that women who are sometimes mothers often manage these centers. Successful professionals who had the experience and benefit of being the child of a working mom...
