Shattering the Myths: Women in Academe

As a young Filipino-American pursuing a career in higher education, I enjoyed reading Shattering the Myths. According to the data shown, women have clearly moved forward in attaining undergraduate and graduate degrees but continue to be underrepresented and underpaid in many career fields. Why must women follow male-dominated standards to gain equal status? Our reference point for business practice revolves around a male-centered referent. Changes must occur in our entire world of operation in order for women to attain economic and social justice. Collectively society can reinvent current organizational models of leadership. In the new model, "tokenism" must be discarded as the organization moves toward a deep commitment to and an appreciation for a woman's assets and her personal contributions.