20th century can be viewed as a progression towards sexual equality
... This was the view held by nearly all the men and women in Britain during the 19th century. ... As the twentieth century marked a beginning of change from this attitude, the twentieth century can be viewed as a progression towards sexual equality. The struggle for women’s liberation was a long road as these women had to force their way through male hostility and prejudice to attain their right to vote, social equality, equal pay, education and the permission to fight in combat. ** Prerogative: A special quality that confers superiority[synonym: right] The industrialization of Europe played an enormous part in the female movement for equality. ... A century ago, the concept of females in vital posts would have been unthinkable. ... Throughout the 19th century, a growing body of women demanded the right to vote in both parliamentary and municipal elections. ... Although Canada had ranked as the highest quality of life throughout the world, unfortunately, Canada’s effort to deal with gender equality only ranked ninth. ... Although there was much struggle in this strive for equality, fortunately, the rights gained by women during the two world wars politically and socially also ensured the females of decreased discrimination in their occupations. ... ” Throughout the twentieth century, women have demonstrated that they are neither intellectually nor physically inferior to men, but in fact stand equally next to men. ... ” (Corita Kent) and New Age thinking permits this movement towards feminism, it is evident, then, that the twentieth century marked the beginning of sexual equality.