This has always been a hotly debated topic for years. Many people wonder why men and women are not treated equally in business as well as being compensated just as equally. Now as for the compensation part, we all have a long ways to go to ensure that things are leveled in any work situation we may be in. But as for being treated equally, that poses its own set of questions and challenges.

Take for instance:

All things equal between a female candidate and a male candidate, there is a job for an executive sales position that requires about 80% travel. Both candidates have families and responsibilities. Who do you think will get the job?

OK, so who do you really think will get the job?

My Take:

If the female candidate gets the position, once she calls in to be off work the second time with a sick child, she will possibly get pressured to make a decision; the kids or the job. Can you guess which way she’ll sway? Which way would you sway?

The business playing field is, unfortunately, not equal in business and probably never will be. Women have always been the primary caregivers in the family. Women have always been the ones expected to adjust to any situation to make it better for the family. That’s just the way it is. More is expected of us in terms of flexibility. Now you may disagree, which is fine, but I firmly stand by what I say. My reasoning?

Women are groomed as girls to be nurturers and caregivers. They’re shown how to do something creatively and efficiently. They’re trained to “take care” of others and make themselves last.

Men are groomed to be “chargers” and “leaders” and to take the bull by the horn. They’re told to never cry or whine and to get to the top first, be competitive. That again is just the way it is. Generally speaking.

All of this transfers over to adults from being children. Once men and women are in their roles in the real world, they naturally cave into whatever grooming they had as children.

Agree? Or disagree? Why or why not?

Here are some other takes on the equality issue…

Linux Kung Fu

Thomas Cummins

McCain’s Equal Pay Rant – One b5′ers opinion

McCain…again, with a Kristen King twist

What do YOU think?

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The Playing Field Is Not Equal Between Women and Men in Business