Random Thoughts

Only a decade or so ago, Women and Business

were the exception rather than the rule. Women

working was not a new idea, but it was one that was

almost completely replaced during the 1950s. In

that time, the new American post-war prosperity led

to this ideology that women’s work was in the home

and not in the office. Jobs for women dwindled to a

few services such as secretary and teacher. Outside

of those industries, there were few opportunities

for women and business.

It really is nice to see how things have changed in

the last few years. Don’t get me wrong, there is

still a long way to go, but even so things are

looking up for women and business in the 21st

century. More women are going to college and

completing it then men, and women are working in

high-tech fields in greater numbers than ever

before. Salaries are up, dropout rates are down,

and it seems that women and business have a

bright future.

Almost all the females I know are women in small

business. The interesting thing is that they tend

to be actually more successful than many of the men

I know. Most of them are in pretty cutting-edge

industries and making excellent career salaries.

They do not have to deal with workplace harassment,

they get paid fairly well, and in general are

making good lives for themselves because of a

greater degree of equality than our society has

ever had before.

Nonetheless, there are still things that need to be

changed. women and business still get less

money for the work than men do. Many women are

discouraged early on from pursuing high-tech

careers because of entrenched cultural stereotypes

that say that women aren’t as good at math or

science. Although the stereotypes are not true,

they still hold some power over many young women

and girls, keeping them away from scientific

careers that might be better for them.

Even so, there is reason for hope. When you look at

how far things have changed in the past 50 years,

it really is like we live in a completely different

world. It might take another generation or two for

things to even out completely, but I have full

confidence they will. Now that they have a taste

for equality, they will continue to fight for it

until it is theirs completely. I say more power to

them! The day of the working woman is at hand.

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