The idea of feminism in France comes from America. There, society is not quite accepting of it.
There are certain understood rules for women in France, such as they "can't be course or vulgar, or drink too much, or smoke in the street." (Jammot) Also, the pressure to be fit stems from women being seen a sexual way and needing to be attractive to be employed. In addition, a man and a woman with the same position and skills have been seen receiving different pays, with a lower salary on the female side.
Women are underrepresented in the French government. To date, there has only been one female prime minister. Edith Cresson held the position for about a year from 1991 to 1992. Cresson was quite outspoken on the problem of inequality. She has said that all the parties have "sexist attitudes" (Tempest)Even though the issue seems to lessen with time and improvements, I believe that more can and will be done. People as a whole need to shape their views. However, I don't think every place is quite ready for such changes, but will be in their own time.
Tempest, R. (1991, May 17). New Prime Minister Speaks -- Edith Cresson Attacks Sexism In French Politics. Retrieved from http://community.seattletimes.nwsource/archive/?date=19910517&slug=1283663
Williams, Z. (2011, March 24). New europe: Why france's gender code makes life hard for women. . Retrieved from http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/25/new-europe-france-women-gender-code
Caroline Mccarthy. (2012, February 27). Prezi. [Web]. Retrieved from Gender Roles in France
There are certain understood rules for women in France, such as they "can't be course or vulgar, or drink too much, or smoke in the street." (Jammot) Also, the pressure to be fit stems from women being seen a sexual way and needing to be attractive to be employed. In addition, a man and a woman with the same position and skills have been seen receiving different pays, with a lower salary on the female side.
Women are underrepresented in the French government. To date, there has only been one female prime minister. Edith Cresson held the position for about a year from 1991 to 1992. Cresson was quite outspoken on the problem of inequality. She has said that all the parties have "sexist attitudes" (Tempest)Even though the issue seems to lessen with time and improvements, I believe that more can and will be done. People as a whole need to shape their views. However, I don't think every place is quite ready for such changes, but will be in their own time.
Tempest, R. (1991, May 17). New Prime Minister Speaks -- Edith Cresson Attacks Sexism In French Politics. Retrieved from http://community.seattletimes.nwsource/archive/?date=19910517&slug=1283663
Williams, Z. (2011, March 24). New europe: Why france's gender code makes life hard for women. . Retrieved from http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/25/new-europe-france-women-gender-code
Caroline Mccarthy. (2012, February 27). Prezi. [Web]. Retrieved from Gender Roles in France
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