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Challenges

With a global topic as big as gender equality, there are countless challenges that will occur. Spreading the word about gender equality is one. This requires advocates to go against what is considered normal. Gender equality advocates are struggling every speech, every campaign, every day to show society that there is more to the traditional way of thinking. For as long as we have records, gender inequality has been true. Another challenge is getting everyone involved. There could be 999/1000 people who support gender equality, yet gender equality would not be achieved because there would still be someone who has a different opinion. Possibly, gender equality should not be seen anymore as getting everyone to have to very same thoughts, but getting everyone to first agree that all genders are in-equal. Myself along with most other gender equality advocates agree that on some part, religion is another obstacle to cross. Many religions limit people from acting differently from gender stereotypes. This could possibly be the most difficult challenge gender equality is faced with, simply for the fact that over eighty percent (80%) of the world’s population practices some form of religion.

Canada’s Involvement

When you compare Canada to other countries, Canada is one of the most developed countries for gender equality. Canada is one country that is taking the lead on the gender equality movement. Our nation has thousands of supporters and organizations that are trying to achieve gender equality nationally and globally. Through research, I have found on direct Canadian government websites that Canada’s focus of gender equality is specifically aimed toward giving women equal rights and opportunities as men, with the hopes of having fairness. The Canadian government wants to be sure that women are always a part of ‘decision-making’. This includes political aspects.

How You Can Help and Get Involved

Hopefully, you have began to understand what these two strange words ‘gender equality’ mean when put side by side. I, with much support from the entire gender equality movement, invite you to join us in the fight. We need your help, and you can change the world. Here are some of the simplest, most easy ways you can get involved:

• take the HeForShe pledge, and encourage your friends, family, and peers to do so as well
• use your social media platform for change. include hashtags such as #EqualityMonday, or #EverydaySexism to show your support for the United Nations’ and other organization’s work
• do not participate in everyday gender stereotypes
• be proud to openly refer to yourself as a feminist, starting the conversation
• think before you speak

If you try each day to be aware of gender equality issues, you can automatically find ways that fit your own lifestyle to contribute to gender equality. As mentioned before, you do not have to change millions of people’s mind about gender equality; all you need to do is begin with yourself.

My Plan To Help

As I continue with my everyday life, I want to always remember that gender equality is a huge problem today, and will be tomorrow if I don’t do my part to help. I hope to be true to simple ways to help. Spreading my perspective on gender equality has always been one of my main goals through this blog, and I hope to continue sharing my ideas and opinions with people. I know that I still have a long way to go before I can leave an impact, but I want to learn more. My plan to help solve gender inequality is to take in more information. Every way I can, I want to use the information I have access to so that I can learn, talk about what I learn with other people, and keep the conversation going. One of the worst things that could happen now would be if the gender equality movement went dormant because of no interest.

Further Topic History

The tipping point for gender equality began sometime near the end of World War Two. World War Two marked a major turning point for many industries and human rights. I think that this big change started because it became more apparent that something had to change so that there weren’t any reasons for controversy. Women began to stand up for their rights, and started to protest. 1920 marked the year where women were first allowed to vote. We owe this privilege to three women who were some of the first women’s rights and gender equality activists, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, and Susan B.Anthony. It has been only recently that men’s rights started to be questioned strongly.