4 Women's Issues That Haven't Changed Since 1911

4 Women's Issues That Haven't Changed Since 1911

Over 100 years ago, radical writer and activist Emma Goldman penned the essay "The Tragedy of Woman's Emancipation." In the piece, which the Atlantic unearthed on July 12th, Goldman explores issues of equal pay, the tension between family life and home life, and the roadblocks that prevent true gender equality. Essentially, Emma Goldman sparked the original "having-it-all" debate.

So many of the issues Goldman raises feel nearly as relevant now as they must have then. Here are four things Goldman touches on that we're still working on today:

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1. Men dominate many of the most esteemed professional fields -- and get paid more for their work. ... -snip-

2. Work stress disproportionately impacts women. ... -snip-

3. The "freedom" the workplace supposedly offers women sometimes doesn't feel so free at all. ... -snip-

4. Women are doubling up on work at home and outside of the home. ... -snip-

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Full article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/17/4-womens-issues-that-havent-changed-since-1911_n_3606537.html