This is a question that many Aussies are asking, as we move towards a totally inclusive society, and we think that we have made great strides in this direction. In this short article, we point out a few positive moves towards full gender equality Down Under.
Gender Equality in Employment
If you search online, you can find work safety boots for womens, which goes to show that women are on the frontline when it comes to manual work, and why not ask? There are many female bricklayers, plumbers and electricians, largely thanks to the many colleges offering certified courses, as well as many other trades. The number of female taxi drivers is also on the rise, as wives decide to get back into the workplace, due to the ever-rising prices we are experiencing here in Australia. More importantly, wages for women are on a par with men, which is long overdue, and this is a reflection of the progress that is being made in that area.
Corporate Executives
The number of female CEOs has never been higher, and many business gurus agree that women make better corporate bosses due to their balanced perspective. Women have been climbing the corporate ladder for many years, and their success has resulted in even more females entering the field of upper management.
Politics
While women have played a part in politics for a few decades, their numbers have been rising consistently, and we only have to look at mainstream media to see that. Local politics is one area where women have had great success, and in a performance-based world, this shows that women have what it takes to excel in local politics.
Sports
Of course, women have always had their own sports arena, yet lately, female professional athletes are now receiving the same level of pay that their male counterparts have enjoyed for many years. The media has been promoting women’s sports, which has helped to create a new level of interest from the general public.
To summarise, Australia is definitely leading the way when it comes to gender equality, and that is good news for everyone, not just the fairer sex. There are no reasons why women should not excel in all aspects of society.
