Word: sexism
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...cruelty has not received significant attention is because unethical practices have been ingrained in our daily culture. “Cruelty to animals is built into the fabric of our lives,” she said. “It’s built into our language, just as sexism is.” While Korsgaard acknowledged that it is difficult to avoid compromising ethical standards, she said that individual action was an important step forward, pointing out that “delicious cuisines for vegetarians are available.” The panel also said that change could begin...
...confront the history of racism and sexism in this country and the multitude of ways in which women have had to fight to get equal opportunities to compete—for Yale’s first female rowers, this meant walking sweaty and chilled into the athletic director’s office and stripping off their shirts to reveal the words “Title IX” painted across their bare breasts, in order to demand equal funding for women’s rowing. I challenge the networks to help us face this history, one which thankfully is rarely...
...reality of racism and sexism pulsing behind Imus' words is what matters. Those of us in black public life who try to stay focused on the opportunities rather than the obstacles, those of us who most often proffer intracommunal critique, well, let's just say it'll be a while before I'll be criticizing my own again. Why bother? I'll get over it, but till then ... why bother...
...rather than to create a forum in which women can come together as a community to build their skills and confidence. Caldwell dismissively acknowledges the argument that women’s groups are necessary because of the historic discrimination against women, but fails to realize that sexism and discrimination still affect women profoundly today. The current lack of women in top leadership positions at most major U.S. businesses shows that women are obviously at a disadvantage (due largely to social norms and attitudes) in rising to these positions. Because of this trend, it makes sense to have a group that...
...defense of these various forms of reverse sexism is that women were oppressed for so long—American women have had the vote for less than a hundred years, for example—that these forms are acceptable, necessary even. Yet if it is a state of gender equality we are striving for, then enhancing divides between the genders undermines the mission. To command the respect of society, it is helpful to respect that society to begin with...