México, DF. A pesar de
que existe una legislación para combatir la violencia contra las
mujeres, en el ámbito laboral las mexicanas aún son discriminadas,
acosadas sexualmente, reciben menor salario o son despedidas de forma
injustificada debido a su apariencia física, su edad o porque están
embarazadas.
Durante el foro “El combate a la
violencia laboral: retos y buenas prácticas”, que se realizó en el marco
del Día Internacional para la Eliminación de la Violencia contra las
Mujeres –que se conmemora el 25 de noviembre–, representantes del Poder
Judicial explicaron que están tomando acciones para aminorar este
flagelo en la administración pública. Leer más
On page 114 of our Engage book, we are given an example of how women are supposed to be paid the same as men and that “such practices are illegal; however, men still earn more than women, even for the same job” (Engage 114) and how this can connect with structural violence. I think that it is so inspiring to see that these representatives of the Mexican justice system are coming together in a forum to talk about how there are going to fight against the structural violence that is being committed against women. By doing this they are empowering women, not only in Mexico, but everywhere to fight against the structural violence that happens when “some groups…have more access to goods, resources, and opportunities than other groups” (Engage 114). Although there hasn't been a concrete resolution what these women are doing is clearing the path for the fight towards the equality that is greatly needed, and I admire their efforts. I am inspired and I will keep track of what is happening in Mexico.
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