Society's View on Male and Female Leaders by Blogger Jade

Maya Angelou and Martin Luther King Jr. have many things in common.  They were active leaders in the African American community; they made significant impact on the American society.  Even after they have passed we are still quoting their works and letting their words ruminate with us.  One difference between the two is that Maya Angelou was a woman and Martin Luther King Jr. was a man.

I know it is not news worthy of a headline, but male and female leaders are viewed differently in society.  When I think of women leaders Mother Theresa, Oprah, and Maya Angelou come to mind, there are many other fantastic women leaders out there but these are the three that resonate with me.   When I think of these women something that stands out is there maternal side.  Mother Theresa supported orphans, Oprah started a school for girls in Africa, and Maya Angelou inspired whole generations of women by her spoken word, speeches, and poetry.  They are strong independent figures that take care of many people and this seems to come from a maternal place. 

I think society may agree with me, because women have the capacity to bare children we often look to women as having an inherit maternal side.  I feel as though this view is changing in society. On the contrary I do believe society feels that the link between a woman and her maternal side is stronger than a man and his paternal side. 

In comparing men and women leaders I think that society views men as strong, steadfast, and ambitious.  I think society has viewed women leaders as maternal, careful, and sometimes soft.  I do feel that the view of women in leadership roles is changing.  Women are represented in every occupation.  They have families and run nations.  There are more women in leadership positions today than in any other time in history.  The realization of having a women President of the United States my happen in the next election.   

With the shift of more women in leadership positions, I think society has accepted men becoming more paternal, staying at home with the kids no longer is a women only job.  Society has begun to understand that women are tough, fair, and compassionate leaders.  That men and women can be different types of leaders but this is a good thing.  I am very excited to be a part of a society that is embracing women leaders.

Who’s more responsible to lead in issues concerning rape prevention female or male leaders? by blogger Veronica

  Since the induction of an African- American male president, there were hopes that maybe women’s issues can be brought about full circle. Unfortunately, there are old instincts coming back, whereas women are left behind and war is the new importance of the day. However, with a resounding yes, many women groups on college campuses are looking forward to the next election, when Hilary Clinton will be the next candidate to try to lead. 

             

     Inspiring young women everywhere to lead as well, such as joining organizations based on rape prevention such as Leila Grace foundation. It is these groundbreaking social media outlets that is bringing a voice to all young women victim or victimless. There are no doubts that many young women are searching for their own organization to lead and making male associated groups only based upon sports and other manly skills to establish a new issue taker, by concerning themselves with the issues at heart, like rape prevention.

             

  It brings about the topic of whether men are more informed or women are more informed on rape and assault or there is a blank slate in one, both or neither responsible genders. It takes a lot of advocating and screaming to making the incredible rape prevention advocates speak louder and try to lead. Nowadays, it is progressing to a smooth transition but this method may be in vain. With all politics leading towards male or alpha-males, it is becoming less approachable for women to have their male leaders sit and listen with them.

         

  Not to take sides, but women have more experience over  women issues and women’s rights and there are  other recollection of the past, such as the age of Gloria Steinem or the woman’s suffrage movement of the early 1900’s, that gives  us a peak of what women were capable of. Replenishing women’s hopes and dreams and dedicating those who were passionate to the cause. 

         

   The male politicians of today are aware of those who are weak and powerless on issues like rape, but many put on a blindfold when it comes to the existence of rape on campus. The assaults not only pertain to female students but males as well. It is a fight that many male leaders need to educate themselves on to go forward with legislation that will not only protect college students everywhere but to honestly enter the approximate changes of males to women leaders.  If Hilary Clinton was elected president, she will not only show good work and experience, but eye out the issues pertaining to women and rape prevention and hear the clear voices of those in need and those that know what they need and their purpose in life in making it easier for all college leaders to lead and to listen to those struggling. In the end, Pulling up the topic and answering the questions. Curiously, there will always be comparisons between male and female leaders in politics and school politics. 

                          

Lead The Way To Equality by blogger Karly Sacco - Benedictine University

It is unfortunate that the main leaders of women’s rights are women. I mean it makes sense for women to care more about what their gender is accomplishing in the world. But why shouldn’t more men get involved and show the rest of the world that there can be equality between the two genders? Some women feel limited when it comes to jobs and positions they can have because society has made it seem like these jobs are unacceptable for women to have. The main key to make a difference with this issue is to show that women do have power, and are deserving of respect.

Those in leadership positions hold the power to make a difference in women’s rights issues. Weather it is the issue of power, respect, equality, or as serious as sexual assaults, people listen to a leader that has something important to say about these topics. These leaders need to set examples by showing and not just telling. They need to help the people that have become victims of sexual assaults by giving them a safe environment to share their stories with the rest of the world. Hopefully these awful incidents will stop occurring so often once people hear what victims have gone though. It is up to the leaders to start a movement.

It can be as simple as starting more organizations so that people can start feeling more comfortable with the idea of women’s rights. Create social media pages for those who feel like they are a victim in any kind of way dealing with women’s rights so they can read and share stories and connect with those who have been dealing with the same struggles as them. Unfortunately, sexual assaults continue to happen, not just to women but to men as well. If more men in the leadership role were open and passionate about this issue than maybe more men that have been victims of sexual assault will seek help and comfort from groups lead by men. Men or women, getting sexually assaulted can have the same effect on the human body, mind, and emotional state.


Leaders need to show and not tell how to prevent sexual assaults so that the future can be a little brighter.