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Sir Kenyth · 03-04-2002, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by Epona:

Ah, if only that were true. Although there is undoubtedly more equality now which should be celebrated, women still earn only 3/5 of the average male wage. There is still a glass ceiling, most top execs are men, this is the case in most jobs & industries. Will the US ever elect a woman for president? Will a woman ever stand for president?

That's right! The top tier of the cake is still predominantly male. The top tier contains lots of people from previous generations though. I think it will get better as the old ways die off and new blood takes over. Old money is also predominantly owned by men. I think if you remove these exclusive areas and take stats of the more common folk you'll find that the playing field is pretty even. Women also tend to avoid extremely dangerous/exerting/dirty jobs by personal choice. Many extremely dangerous/exerting/dirty jobs pay REALLY well! Ironworkers, marine salvage crews, landfill divers, etc. all make VERY good money, and in my opinion, deserve every penny of it! Few have the stomach for work like that.

03-04-2002, 12:13 PM	#8
Sir Kenyth Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: somewhere Age: 55 Posts: 1,785	quote: Originally posted by Epona: Ah, if only that were true. Although there is undoubtedly more equality now which should be celebrated, women still earn only 3/5 of the average male wage. There is still a glass ceiling, most top execs are men, this is the case in most jobs & industries. Will the US ever elect a woman for president? Will a woman ever stand for president? That's right! The top tier of the cake is still predominantly male. The top tier contains lots of people from previous generations though. I think it will get better as the old ways die off and new blood takes over. Old money is also predominantly owned by men. I think if you remove these exclusive areas and take stats of the more common folk you'll find that the playing field is pretty even. Women also tend to avoid extremely dangerous/exerting/dirty jobs by personal choice. Many extremely dangerous/exerting/dirty jobs pay REALLY well! Ironworkers, marine salvage crews, landfill divers, etc. all make VERY good money, and in my opinion, deserve every penny of it! Few have the stomach for work like that. __________________ Master Barbsman and wielder of the razor wit!<br /><br />There are dark angels among us. They present themselves in shining raiment but there is, in their hearts, the blackness of the abyss.