I am the marketing director of an organization, Washington Women in Public Relations, which was created over twenty years ago out of sheer frustration that there were no leadership positions available to women in the PR Industry. PRSA at that time was dominated by men. I am proud to see how far we have come as an industry since those days. Rather than lower women's salaries and raise men's, I think the industry should continue to reward those who work hard and achieve greatness, male or female. PR industry leaders would do a great service to equality by continuing to develop strong women, female executives, in a world that continues to be dominated by male executives.
Statistics tell the story.
Even though I made speeches all over the U.S. in the early seventies describing the 10 characteristics women inately share that are ideal for public relations, I wish we had more men entering the field. The practice of public relations has changed. We should all do what suits our capabilities, regardless of sex. All we ask is that pay is the same, since we women indeed are doing the job well. It amazes me that no one complains about the fact that most CEOs are old white men.