Sexual Discrimination In A Just Society

Written by JP Carlos

They say that sexual discrimination is a thing of the past.  Such inequality does not exist in today’s just society.  Well, I think this is just a dream many still have.  The illusion of equality remains a thorn in this modern day of ours.  But the hurdles are being faced and the challenges solved –or are they?

It may be unthinkable to see women in the corporate world a century ago.  But today, we have powerful women who run not just small businesses but global enterprises.  They have managed to surpass numerous challenges which include climbing the corporate ladder with men as their opposition.  Moreover, women rise to power not just in the business world.  They unveil the shroud of ignorance even in the political scene.  They have influenced (and continue to do so) policies both local and international; laws that shape both the global trade and international relations and many other avenues that was once thought to be a man’s world.  Even n the field of science, women have taken their place in the spotlight of scientific breakthroughs and discoveries.  They have helped change our views of the world, fight diseases, propelled us farther and further.  Truly, women have become a dominant and influential force in the changing world.

But sexual discrimination is no longer limited to the male vs female scenario.  We have other groups like the gay and lesbian communities.  Likewise, the growing acceptance and coming out of bisexuals and transgender have captured our curiosity. But they too suffer from sexual discrimination that plagues our world. 

We have barely won the fight of women’s rights and it still rests of foundations needing reinforcement.  Now, we have to open our minds wider as our notion of gender and sexual differences are being tested again.  Some easily make the transition from awkward attitude to acceptance, some from apathy to tolerance and others from hate to understanding.  It is a step towards harmonious relationship and it is a good step.  But we need to go further and to educate everyone that bigotry simply breathes more problems.

We think that we live in a just society.  But when people are persecuted for what they believe in and their preferences; that puts a cloud of doubt in our idea of just society.