![]() It isn’t enough to focus only on “equal pay for equal work” as that argument mostly focuses on jobs where someone can negotiate their salary. At the same time, it does present an opportunity to change the way we value service work. In this essay from Dissent Magazine, author Sarah Jaffe argues that when the fastest-growing fields are low-wage, it isn’t a victory for women. Even in fast-growing fields where women dominate (retail sales, food service, etc), women make less money than men. Here are five essays about feminism that tackle topics like trans activism, progress, and privilege: “Trickle-Down Feminism” – Sarah Jaffeįeminists celebrate successful women who have seemingly smashed through the glass ceiling, but the reality is that most women are still under it. ![]() Modern feminism is moving to a more inclusive and intersectional place. Over the years, the movement expanded from a focus on voting rights to worker rights, reproductive rights, gender roles, and beyond. It’s the belief that women should be politically, socially, and economically equal to men. ![]() On the surface, the definition of feminism is simple. ![]()
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