Women's Equality Advocate Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. Encourages Female Professionals to Become Leaders

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 06, 2013 (Press-News.org) Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. is a strong supporter of gender equality in the workplace. She believes in empowering young women. In response to an article on CNN Money she voices her opinion on the matter.

According to the article, the one leading the charge for change and equality is ideally the United States, when in reality, they are the ones falling behind. "Companies in countries just now shaping their economies have higher percentages of women business leaders than in the U.S.," relays the article. Not only does this trend encompass female leadership on company boards, but also other executive roles and senior corporate positions. Japan and the United Kingdom are struggling as well. The question is, why are such well established industrial countries struggling to embrace equality?

The most progressive countries for female business leaders are China, Estonia, Vietnam, and Botswana. In China, more than half of their corporate leaders are women. Countries subjected to years of cultural rigidity and traditional gender norms are implementing more forward-thinking government mandates. The companies follow these mandates or face harsh punishments. According to the article, "In 2011, Malaysia's cabinet approved a law mandating that companies based in the country include one-third female representation on corporate boards within the next five years. The punishment for failure is harsh. Companies that don't make the cut risk being delisted."

The United States, however, does not respond as well to such demands. They abide by long-standing customs and traditions established during the second Industrial Revolution. The changes were fueled by the designs and efforts of men.

Countries with emerging market economies don't have the same problems, however, because their economies are still growing and changing. As businesses expand and develop, more women are incorporated into leadership positions. Right from the start, women are involved in the highest ranks.

In order to attempt to catch up with emerging nations, the United States will have to come up with alternative ideas to the top-down mandates that are proving successful in other countries. According to the article, "It would not be a good business strategy to sit and wait."

Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. supports this movement of putting women in positions of authority. "Females are natural born leaders," she promotes. Obiamalu herself is a licensed attorney and the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer for both Delta Hospice of CA, Inc., and Delta Hospice of Inland Valley, Inc. She is a strong advocate not only for gender rights and equality, but also the rights of the elderly. Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. uses her leadership positions to positively influence the corporations she works for.

ABOUT:

Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of The State of New York, the Supreme Court of The State of California, and The United States District Court, Central District of California. While she spent many years practicing law, her current efforts focus on her position as CEO/COO with both Delta Hospice of CA, Inc., and Delta Hospice of Inland Valley, Inc. Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. is devoted to promoting equality for the elderly and ensuring that they are not taken advantage of, as well as empowering women.

Website: http://vivianobiamalu.org