Looking at the timeline of “one hundred years towards suffrage” shows us the moments in time that women took a stand as activists to push forth the right to vote in the United States—seeking equal rights and opportunities and greater personal freedom for women. In the article “The macho paradox: why some men hurt women and how all men can help,” Jason Katz analyzes the way that violence against women is not a women’s issue but a men’s issue. Katz further explains that our society neglects the real reason why gender violence occurs. Until men step up and look at how women are treated and commit to stopping violence against women, men in our society will continue to inflict harm on women.

Men will continue to hold their ground in a macho-raised household, and their boys will learn how to treat their so-called “women,” never allowing for change. Men need to be held accountable for all they do, and that goes for women. There are false allegations of sexual misconduct made by a man against a woman, not because it happened but because of a man of color. I recently was listening to a podcast talking about how powerful “white women tears” are and how things being said can be so critical. There has always been a line drawn in gender, race, and class. In every bracket, you see some injustice. There needs to be more education expressed in early school years this way; boys and girls are aware of how important equality is and how to go about any situation. Society can be more prosperous.