Privilege isn’t about advantages; it’s about dominance. Certain traits make us think we’re entitled to dominate those seemingly below us, and it’s this kind of attitude that bleeds into sexism and discrimination. Unfortunately, sometimes, the line of distinction isn’t as clear, as we see in systemic discrimination. Schools are a perfect breeding ground for examples: a male teacher may call on more male students without realizing it. A male teacher may be taken more seriously if he is strict, while a female teacher might be considered a “bitch” for doing the same thing. Conversely, a male student’s work ethic might be questioned because his handwriting isn’t as neat as a female student’s handwriting. It’s situations like these that exemplify how skewed our perspective has become when it comes to gender.
The aforementioned does not even bring up gender roles and still have become what is considered the norm in society. We have gotten so accustomed to inequality that we are uncomfortable with those that challenge it. By looking at how gender roles present themselves in the culturally diverse world we live in, it may shed light on the direction we must head towards in order to be a step closer to equality.
By understanding why crayons are different, we can start to choose the appropriate colors and color within the lines. We can recognize the existence of the patriarchy and the importance of challenging it.
The aforementioned does not even bring up gender roles and still have become what is considered the norm in society. We have gotten so accustomed to inequality that we are uncomfortable with those that challenge it. By looking at how gender roles present themselves in the culturally diverse world we live in, it may shed light on the direction we must head towards in order to be a step closer to equality.
By understanding why crayons are different, we can start to choose the appropriate colors and color within the lines. We can recognize the existence of the patriarchy and the importance of challenging it.