Bài mẫu IELTS Writing Task 2: The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years.

Over the past twenty years, the role of women in society has changed dramatically, with a far greater proportion of married women now in paid employment. Some people claim that this is the main reason for problems among young people, such as juvenile delinquency, as mothers are no longer at home to supervise their children. I strongly disagree with this view.

It is true that changes in family life may have affected children in some ways. When both parents work long hours, children may spend more time unsupervised, and some may feel neglected or turn to peer groups for attention and a sense of belonging. Without adequate supervision, a minority may become involved in antisocial or criminal behaviour.

However, blaming working mothers for juvenile delinquency is both inaccurate and unfair. Firstly, it assumes that childcare is solely the responsibility of women, ignoring the equal role and responsibility of fathers. If lack of supervision is a problem, it is a problem for both parents, as well as for society, which often fails to provide affordable childcare and after-school activities. Secondly, research suggests that the main causes of youth crime are complex and include poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, poor education and lack of opportunities. Many of these factors have little to do with whether a mother works. Thirdly, in many cases, mothers' employment actually benefits children. A second income can lift families out of poverty, which is itself a significant risk factor for delinquency, and working mothers can serve as positive role models, demonstrating independence and the value of hard work. Indeed, countries with high levels of female employment, such as those in Scandinavia, do not necessarily have higher rates of youth crime.