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The Status of Women in Trinidad
Summary: During the twentieth century, the status of women in Trinidadian society improved greatly. Old assumptions about the submissiveness and perceived inferiority of women in Trinidad have been rejected, as women are nearing the same educational and occupational levels as men. Improvements in the role of women in politics, laws to prohibit female exploitation and regulate wages, the formation of organizations on behalf of women, and the mass media all contributed to the progress of Trinidadian women.
Trinidadian women were seen as inferior creatures that were treated in much the same way as children. Their role was greatly underestimated and their jobs were solely to take care of the children and their household. Additionally, women had to withstand various forms of abuse from their husbands and other men in society. They were also restricted and faced with several problems in the world of education, the work environment, at home and in politics.
The educational status of women in Trinidad in the 1950s was extremely degrading. Women were given little or no access to an education since at that time there was a greater quantity of schools for boys than for girls. Besides, girls attending school was in minority as they were kept home to look after the younger children and help with the housework. Furthermore, parents generally preferred to educate boys rather than girls. It...
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