New $10 Bill Will Feature a Woman

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Well, at least you didn't say a broom. ;;D

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For the front..........

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What immediately jumps out at me more than which woman is up for the selection is that the legislation proposed was for a woman to be on a $20 bill and what we're getting is a 10. Yeah, we're making real progress with that financial equality disparity. :glare:

Elementary error. They should have proposed it for the $50. Everyone knows women get about half so $20 to $10 was always on the cards. ;)
 

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Excuse me for being confused. Does it really matter which bill it is? Isn't the honour as big regardless of its the 5-dolllar bill or the 100-dollar bill? Or am i missing something?
Women have for many years been paid less than men for the same job because their contributions are not valued as highly as men. In this case my point was that even though the request was to be commemorated on a $20 bill, they're getting a $10 so the monetary value is only half what they'd asked for. A $10 bill isn't worth as much as a $20 on its face (no pun intended).
 

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Women have for many years been paid less than men for the same job because their contributions are not valued as highly as men. In this case my point was that even though the request was to be commemorated on a $20 bill, they're getting a $10 so the monetary value is only half what they'd asked for. A $10 bill isn't worth as much as a $20 on its face (no pun intended).

Sorry for butting in here, but... (er :smile2:)
Is it that womens' contributions haven't been valued as highly as those of men, or that men have been expected to be/been labelled as 'the breadwinner'?
For what it's worth, I agree absolutely that women should get the same rate of pay, so no more 'marking down' if a woman is taken on over a man. Equally, however, I'd argue that society has to move beyond the 'man = breadwinner' mentality, if only because it sets men up to fail (and always has) and the continuation of it actually brings about a situation of inequality towards men ("Well, hubby, your (say) $30k pays the rent/mortgage, bills, runs the car, and it's just tough if there's none left over...while mine is just for me to enjoy!" - not really going to work out, is it?).
 

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Sorry for butting in here, but... (er :smile2:)
Is it that womens' contributions haven't been valued as highly as those of men, or that men have been expected to be/been labelled as 'the breadwinner'?
For what it's worth, I agree absolutely that women should get the same rate of pay, so no more 'marking down' if a woman is taken on over a man. Equally, however, I'd argue that society has to move beyond the 'man = breadwinner' mentality, if only because it sets men up to fail (and always has) and the continuation of it actually brings about a situation of inequality towards men ("Well, hubby, your (say) $30k pays the rent/mortgage, bills, runs the car, and it's just tough if there's none left over...while mine is just for me to enjoy!" - not really going to work out, is it?).

There have been many women who are the sole support for the family. At a woman's pay. Many times she is "the breadwinner" at 70/100 and she either works more hours, more jobs or makes do. And I believe it was a man/men who gave themselves the honor of "breadwinner".
 

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Sorry for butting in here, but... (er :smile2:)
Is it that womens' contributions haven't been valued as highly as those of men, or that men have been expected to be/been labelled as 'the breadwinner'?
For what it's worth, I agree absolutely that women should get the same rate of pay, so no more 'marking down' if a woman is taken on over a man. Equally, however, I'd argue that society has to move beyond the 'man = breadwinner' mentality, if only because it sets men up to fail (and always has) and the continuation of it actually brings about a situation of inequality towards men ("Well, hubby, your (say) $30k pays the rent/mortgage, bills, runs the car, and it's just tough if there's none left over...while mine is just for me to enjoy!" - not really going to work out, is it?).
I always saw the "breadwinner" excuse for paying men more as just that, an excuse by employers to maintain the status quo--sort of an "old boys club" thing. I'd agree with you about there being a sharing of financial responsibilities in a household but that's always been my philosophy. These days, though, the majority of women who work outside the home are doing so because it's a financial necessity.
 

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What Ms. Mod posted.

It may seem like nit picking or funny but after awhile the inequality starts to stick in the throat. The laughter dies down, the smile slips and the reality is a punch to the throat.

It doesn't look much different for the next decade or so. :flat:

You both are absolutely right, of course.

I'll tone it down...........