Shakespeare's extremely progressive view on women in society is another testament to his genius and talent as a playwright. ... Presently as a society, we generally feel that we have progressed beyond this archaic attitude and have reached a point where females are treated more equally to males in America. ... There seems little chance of voting for a female candidate for President, women's salaries across the country are comparatively lower than men's salaries, and sexual harassment, physical abuse of women, and rape are still prevalent in American society. ...

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