Are we becoming apathetic about gender equality? 17 Articles

by Emily Wickersham

As George Santayana once observed, those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. This is an apt observation with relevance for the state of gender equality in this country. Young women take it for granted t...read more

by Denise Scott

Are you old enough to remember one of the catchiest commercials of yesteryear? The bouncy, bubbly, beautiful woman dancing and singing the praises of womanhood while frying up a pan of bacon "SHE" herself had worked and pa...read more

by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

I have heard it said that apathy is a signal that people have become resigned to their situation and no longer believe that change is possible. Whilst I can see a point to this idea when it comes to apathy concerning gende...read more

by Joshua Zambrano

I think a reason people may be more apathetic about issues like gender equality is that the things which need to be fixed are less visible now. There's a big difference between not having an essential right like the right...read more

by Trenna Sue Hiler

There are many causes to fight for and so many organizations that are looking for worthy volunteers. The truth is there are just not enough people, who care anymore to carry the banner, fight the good fight and do things ...read more

by Leonard Sampson

What I see is not a problem with apathy. In fact it is not a problem at all. It is us, as human beings, advancing as a society. Men and women are not equal. What I mean to say is that men and women are about as equa...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Twenty to thirty years ago, the struggle for gender equality was still ongoing. Today, many people wonder whether or society is still gender biased. With a woman candidate running for president, and women taking on virtu...read more

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by Roslyn Moran

Girls will be girls and boys will be boys unless you want a sex change. I don't get the sudden urge to buy 35 acres of land. While I doubt the men seek out a certain kind of nail polish or lipstick. And, do you know any...read more

by Ray Fauteux

I think it's obvious that gender equality holds little interest for most people these days. Why should it? It's pretty obvious that women have as many options open to them as men do. Certainly a far cry from 40 o...read more

by Morgan Johnson

Apathetic, about gender equality? I hardly think so. Apathy by definition is indifference towards or lack of emotional investment in a particular topic. Nothing fires up emotions more than gender equality (except racism). ...read more

by Darian Peters

In the present day there is often not much talk about gender equality issues. But what are we to make of this? Has the battle been won? Is it being lost, defeat being snatched from the jaws of victory? Or have people just ...read more

by Sherrie Taylor

As our society continues to advance it can seem as if we are becoming apathetic regarding gender equality. There are still a lot of problems of male versus female in the work force, the home and how to handle children. Who...read more

by Gina Barr

We, as in America, are becoming apathetic about gender equality. Why? Because for every adventuresome, ambitious woman who really wants to be taken MAN SERIOUS, there are thousands who just want a man. Here's how it s...read more

by Ty Brennan

I don't think that society today is becoming apathetic to gender equality; in fact, I think that we are continuing to make progress towards gender equality while at the same time still having some controversy over it. Our...read more

by Maxim Maximych

AS an Australian man I am concerned. I grew up being taught that gender equality was an essential facet of a democratic society. I heard stories of past generations when women were treated as second-class citizens and sl...read more