Debate Topics - Are Women Equal to Men?

Yes, Women Are Now Equal To Men.
Many governments have both male and female representatives.
Many companies are now owned or managed by women.
A lot of progress has been made since the 1960s.
Television series now portray women as successful career makers.
Men now share in the raising of children and household responsibilities.
Many important laws have been passed to ensure equality in the workplace.
In many places, a married couple can choose whether the man or the women takes leave from work to look after the newly arrived baby.
People aren't discussing equality anymore. It has become a reality.
Have you ever heard of Margaret Thatcher?

No, Women Still Have A Long Way to Go Before They Are Equal To Men.
Women still earn less than men in many work situations.
Women are still portrayed in a superficial manner in many television shows.
Look at international sporting. How many professional female leagues are as successful as their male counterparts?
Most governments still are made up in their majority of men.
We are having this debate because women are not equal. Otherwise, there would be no need to discuss the matter.
Women are often not given enough responsibility based on the possibility that they might become pregnant.
The amount of sexual harassment suits have increased over the past 10 years.
Hundreds of years of history can't have been changed in a mere 30 odd years.
Have you ever watched Bay Watch?