NORTHRIDGE CA- Women, men and even children gathered throughout the world to stand up for various forms of women’s rights.
Today was the women’s march 2.0. Last year women marched in protest of Trump’s inauguration. This year many women gathered throughout the world to march in solidarity for women’s rights. In the U.S. the was to get women to vote and get more females in office. Some marched for equality and other’s marched for diversity. Women I applaud you for stepping up and fighting for your rights. Get up and take what is rightfully yours.
If you want equal pay do your research position you’re applying for and you go into that interview with a ballpark number of what you want your salary to be. Be bold and ask for it.
I was watching Netflix original “One Day At a Time” the other night. In the episode Penelope, the main character found out her male counterpart Scott made more money than her, as a male nurse.
When she processed the information with her boss, she asked why Scott made more than her. Especially since she worked there longer than him. Her boss told her that Scott simply asked for a set salary during his interview. Penelope admitted it didn’t even cross her mind to ask for a certain salary. It’s true we as women aren’t taught to negotiate and ask for what we want. We are trained to take what is laid before us. At least we were, up until now…women are reclaiming what is already ours.We are no longer taking no for an answer. I look forward to see what the future holds for women. Step into your place, rise and be liberated.
By Angel Johnson
Contributions: CNN
Video: Netflix
Photos: CNN
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