RE: A lady wears many hats, both at home and in the corporate world

The concept of gender equality is far from unfamiliar to most. Historically, there have been many advancements towards what some might call optimal equality, yet we continue to struggle with the constant desire for superiority. Reading Grace’s post in regards to Emma Watson’s speech addressing the UN definitely provoked many thoughts. As a young woman entering the world of business, I am fearful. Despite the increasing prominence of women in business, there are, and always will be, differences between a man and a woman.

My fears begin to rest thanks to the raw fact that men and women are not the same. Because of this, I don’t believe that they should be treated the same way – Note, this does not mean that one may be treated as “superior”. Countless studies show that generally, men and women work in different manners and possess different skills that require nurturing through diverse methods. Through my eyes, it isn’t a question of who is better, rather, How do they differ? Men and women bring a diverse amount of assets to the table and need to be paired together complementarily. Studies show that men and women have different ways of thinking, problem solving, making observations, and even different memory capabilities.

It’s time to embrace the division between the two genders in order to find a balance of working with both.