“The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that the right to vote cannot be denied or abridged based on sex. It essentially granted women the right to vote. More specifically, it says, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
Young women in today’s world most likely experience and expect equality. On the other hand, women with a few decades of life experience do remember a time when there were few, if any women doctors, lawyers, corporate executives and other professionals. Yes, we, as a culture, have been slowly and surely rising above many hundreds of years of patriarchy.
August 26th
The efforts that led to the ratification of the Women’s Suffrage Amendment are referred to as the Suffrage Movement. The word ‘suffrage’ simply means the right to vote in political elections. Here is what Google says about the movement:
“The women’s suffrage movement was a decades-long fight to secure voting rights for women. In the United States, it culminated in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote. This movement involved various strategies, including protests, lobbying, and legal challenges, and was part of a broader global effort to advance women’s rights.”
The Women’s Suffrage Amendment was certified in 1920, but it was not until 1973 that the date was commemorated with “Women’s Equality Day”. The Congresswoman who fought for and gained the commemorative recognition was Bella Abzug from New York. From Google we read:
“Women’s Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26th, commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on sex. The day was officially designated by Congress in 1973, largely due to the efforts of Representative Bella Abzug.”
As we mentioned, chances are there are young women in today’s world who seldom think about the oppression of the past. Yes, once upon a time in the U.S. women could not vote. Sad fact is that women could not own property either, and that was not so long ago. Even if a woman inherited property, she could not own it in her own name or pass it on to heirs. The Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968 said ‘no more’ to discrimination against homebuyers and renters based on sex.
Let’s Look at AMS
AMS Fulfillment is a bi-coastal mid-size 3rd party fulfillment center, also known as a 3PL (3rd Party Logistics company). If we had women’s equality issues at AMS, we would avoid covering this commemorative day.
AMS has amazing women in leadership serving in various capacities from our board, senior executive team, and at every level of our leadership in our corporate headquarters, warehouses, and offices. Over the years and most recently we celebrate the promotions of multiple women to positions in the manager, director, and vice president levels. It is also exciting to share that we have highly qualified women representing our brand on the senior team and at our ownership level.
When we describe AMS Fulfillment as a top-notch full-service fulfillment service with integrity… we can thank these women and many more for being a vital part of creating that “top-notch with integrity” reality.
Present Day Issues
We presume there are still companies with inequality issues, but it appears the number is not high. In today’s culture the contributions of women are apparent everywhere. We can choose a woman doctor, or lawyer, or other professional without a second thought. Yet, there are still some issues to be dealt with.
Here’s what Google says: “Women’s Equality Day serves as a reminder of the progress made in achieving gender equality and the continued need to address issues like pay disparity, gender-based violence, and underrepresentation.”
Yes, it is sadly true that with some employers, women are paid less than men when doing comparable work. Also, in some companies women are underrepresented in executive positions. Gender-based violence is a subject worthy of its own blog. It is a sad reality that must come to an end.
Celebrate With Gratitude
A wonderful way to celebrate on August 26th is to take a moment to think about a woman you admire and write a little note of gratitude. We found this quote at [LINK]: “Women’s Equality Day is all about uplifting and empowering women, and marveling at how far women have progressed, defying all odds and oppression.”
If you’re looking for a top-notch full-service fulfillment company with integrity, please feel free to contact us at amsfulfillment.com. Our clients are very well-served and proud to partner with us.
Happy Women’s Equality Day!!
