The Effect of Feminism on Chivalry III

As for why it is that the peak in the revolution on feminism came exactly when it did, is not for sure but it is not without some reasoning. Perhaps it was the fact that women had been just an inch too far immersed in independence with their abilities—newly established by the century—to get a higher education if they chose, take a job position, and vote for themselves. It could be that the pride they sought in maintaining the country as American men fought away from the home front, was the tipping point. Even the implementation of technology in the area of assistance to the modern housewife could have been a supporting factor. Whatever the case, this was probably the first time in history that women have been so independent and with so many rights at such a widespread level. Despite this, women fought for these rights in most every society in most every time period. It is interesting therefore that the time of the fifties is considered a time that was socially one of the best in modern American history, if women were generally in an ideal position as mothers and housekeepers, with manners and etiquette.

Since that time, women have all of the rights as American’s that men do with the exception of a still slightly lower wage. Women are currently at a 42% graduation rate for associate’s of bachelor’s degree compared to men at 34%. This is a drastic difference from the even 35 years ago when the percent ratio was 13 to 23, women to men (Population bulletin, 2009). Besides these more lawful ordeals, were the changes that occurred to culture. Women now compete in athletics as avidly as men, in nearly as many official sports—most of them being in common—as men. In addition, women no longer have the obligation to wear skirts for the most part. Raising children alone, and living independently alone are common for women of today. With these things considered, and knowing that women have historically wanted, and today feel that they have the right to all of these lifestyle types, we must be aware of the fact that with great change comes great effect.