Elections are coming up in less than a year, and there's a woman running her president. Her name is Hillary Clinton. Some people think this would be a really good idea and think that she would be a good president and then there's other people who get really sexist over having a women as a president.
There's many articles out there that talk about Hillary Clinton but there's one that caught my attention the most.
"Jimmy Kimmel asks kids if a women could be president: They're 'Too Girly'
This article really caught my attention because it's about kids getting asked if a woman can become president and there's kids so young that got really sexist and it just surprised me what the kids said and they're really young and what their parents have taught them.
I think it was wrong how the parents of some of these kids taught their children but at the same time it's their opinion and we can't force them to change it. What should've happened is that the kids should've thought of men and women equal and both can do the same things and gender doesn't matter.
During the trial of Tom Robinson, it was a really unfair trial! The trial was ruled by white men.
Tom Robinson was a black man who being accused of raping Mayella Ewell. Tom Robinson was declared guilty of raping Mayella Ewell, When it was probably Bob Ewell, her father.
Mayella was probably too scared to say the truth of who actually raped her because her own father might have warned her if she said anything of what was really going on, he would do something bad to her. Bob Ewell was trying to cover up himself because he was the one who abused her since he always got drunk and he told her what to do since her mom wasn't there with her. Mayella Ewell did a lot for her father, she fed him, cleaned after him and much more, but her father still saw her as less because she was a woman and that's what she was supposed to do as her being a woman, which is what I disagree with.
And of course they believed Bob Ewell because he was a white men and Tom Robinson was a black men and they saw him as less too and treated him really unfair.
What was wrong with this is that the trial was ruled by white men so most of them were going to go against the black man. The was Mayella was treated by her father was wrong, he was suppose to care for her like how she took care of him. Also how Mayella didn't tell the truth and the way Tom Robinson was treated.
What should've happened is, Mayella should've said the truth.
There's many cases like right now this where black people are still treated less and the different genders aren't treated the same. There's lots cases where black men are shot/ killed by police officers and most of the black men that are shot aren't carrying any weapon with them. http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/neuroscience-behind-why-white-cops-kill-black-men
In 1967 there was a historical event that happened and it had to do with interracial marriage. There was an interracial couple, 17 year old Mildred Jeter who was black, and her childhood sweetheart, 23 year old white construction worker, Richard Loving.They both lived in Virginia and at that time Virginia had "miscengenation" laws banning marriage between blacks and whites. After marrying in Washington, D.C. and returning to their home state in 1958, they were charged with an unlawful cohabitation and they were both taken to jail.
This historical case relates to my motif because they were different race and genders, and they were taken to jail and charged many times because they were two people who loved each other and they wanted to get married, and all Americans are allowed to marry, regardless of race and gender.
In To kill a Mocking Bird there was a character named Adolphus Raymond, who was a white man who chose to marry a black women and have "mixed" children. This relates to the historical event In 1967 because they are both different genders and race.
What was wrong with this event is that they should've never been put In jail and charged because they truly loved each other and they weren't harming anyone.
What should've happened is that they should've been accepted for what they wanted to do and not taken to jail or charged.
During this time, the 1930's to be exact, the great depression was full on swing. No one had money to spare. Then, racism and sexism is a norm. With the great depression in full swing, there was more stress on the gender roles. Most felt that men and women were effect in different ways. Men lost there jobs or got a pay cut, making making them feel like failure. Woman felt the lost in income at home where they struggled to make ends meet. But overall, their 'world' doesn't change. Blacks were not given respect and were seen as trash. With many blacks moving to the north in this time, race tension was all over the country. Organizations like the KKK had decreased in power but many people would still 'punish' people who would help blacks. Then with the Depression, most blacks were out of the job so make room for there white coworkers. And any relationships between the races where frowned upon. Biracial couples would be isolated for they would stand out between both races.
The loving couple was an example of this, where a black woman and a white man wanted to be married. Just like the life of Dolphus Raymond. "They dont belong anywhere. colored folks wont hve em because theyre half white; white folks wont have em cause theyre colored,so theyre just inbetween, dont belong anywhere."
Sadly the kids of these couples would be alone in the world because they didnt belong anywhere. Being seen as mixed was an insult to both races, making the one drop rule very important to some people. But truly we all came from Africa.
"uncle jack finch says we really don't know. he says as far as he can trace back the finches we aint but for all he knows we mighta come straih out of ethiopia durin the old testament."
Tis the season for Thanksgiving, Christmas and voting. Since it is Obama's last term, new candidates republicans, democrats and female women are running for president. Yes, I said female candidates running for president , isn't that great? We might have a female president for the United States of America, but the thought of having a country ran by a woman, seems to be a problem.
According to the article "9 Reasons Why America Should Never Have A Female President" By Michael McCutcheon, he says that women only care about birth control when in fact that's not true because there are other big issues happening like Isis, Racial oppression , Economic downfall etc so I'm pretty sure women don't only care about birth control that much as he claims it does. Next he states that women fail miserably when they run fortune 1000 companies. That proves nothing about becoming a president, just because some women can't run a company right, doesn't conclude that ALL women can't run a company. Look at Phebe N. Novakovic she runs a prosperous company worth 31.9 billion dollars so your opinon is irrelevant at the point. I'm not going to state all reasons but here are some that made no sense to be named a reason why we shouldn't have a female president.
"No one experiencing menopause shouldn't ever be making descisions."
"Women don't have what it takes to get things done."
"Women are too emotional."
"That is not their role , they need to stay at home and make me a sandwich."
"America CAN have a female president , but we don't NEED one. "
"If a woman became president would the White house become a kitchen?"
It's just like telling scout she can't wear trousers anymore , she must be lady like and wear dresses.
My Reactions.
People make and say really sexist comments to make it sound like women are bad and can't do what men do. Yes,we have a law saying men and women are equal, but just because we have a law stating that doesn't mean people will act like we are , when in reality we aren't. You thought by 2015 that everything would be handled, everything we be fine.. but it's not and I personally don't think it ever will be. Women will always be looked upon as unfit when trying to do a man's job and they will always be judged for that.
But one day maybe, women will be treated like they are supposed to be treated and we will just be dancing when we finally have a female president and celebrate proving for once, that women once again, can do anything a man can do. If Obama can become the first black President, then we have a good chance of having the first female President, but it's all in the hands of the people.
Michael Morones was an 11 year old boy in North Carolina, he was bullied severely and even tried to end his life by hanging himself. An 11 year old trying to kill himself because of the TV show he likes! That is crazy and so unfair for an 11 year old to have to go through something society forces upon people and at such a young age. He was bullied all because he was a boy and liked the TV show My Little Pony which is advertised and directed towards young girls, but the crazy thing is one of the characters in MLP is a little boy, he’s a dragon and his name is Spike, he’s an advisor/apprentice to the powerful girl ponies! And he’s a little boy dragon! So Michael was so not in the wrong. I wonder how Michael is now and I hope he knows society will not hurt you unless you let it... Rock On Michael! Another little boy Grayson Bruce was a 9 year old boy also from NC like Michael and Grayson was sent home for carrying a MLP bag because it was a “Trigger” for bullies and was forced to carry another bag! I mean that’s so awful and unfair! Grayson and Michael shouldn’t be forced and bullied at such young ages.... Society almost killed a kid, an 11 year old and he will never be the same. Grayson was also bullied severely for his interests. MLP should be a show for everyone for boys and girls and Transformers and Power Rangers should be a show for girls as well as boys. HELLO TV producers?! Make your show for everyone, don’t add any more stereotypical ideas to this society across the world. It’s not all about money and toys, What about ratings? You will need more kids (Girls and Boys) to watch your show so you will have enough ratings, You need girls to bump up ratings on “Boys Shows” and boys to bump up ratings on “Girls Shows” and you will also have more fans. I wonder if MLP heard about Grayson and Michael... Wonder what they thought when they read that an 11 year old tried to kill himself for being bullied by their show for girls. That’s what should happen.
This can also relate to the boys in TKAM Jem is always being called a girl like when he begged Scout not to mash the little rolly polly. He tells Scout she’s too girly but here he is begging Scout not to mash a little bug. Any other boy would’ve mashed the bug senseless but not Jem, he begged for mercy on the bug’s behalf when his sister was about to mash the innocent bug. Jem has acted more like a girl then Scout has and she still gets accused of acting like a girl. Why she should even be accused of a girl is a mystery but by Little Boy Standards I think Jem is more girly.
As a woman there are many things that are thrown you way, but catcalling is in my opinion one of the worst things to have to endure. (Side note: there are several links to news storys so look out for those)
cat·call
ˈkatˌkôl/
verb
gerund or present participle: catcalling
make a whistle, shout, or comment of a sexual nature to a woman passing by.
"they were fired for catcalling at women"
It isn't attractive for you to catcall. It isn't needed, or appreciated, and feels like a violation.
There are young girls that are catcalled from ages of seven or eight if that isn't terrible to you I don't know what is. It shouldn't be acceptable for any age to have to endure it, but sexualizing young girls who don't understand what it is you are saying isn't just disturbing it can also hurt them. They can become self conscious, and uneasy with their body. They are taught that they don't have a say about their own body it it is terrible. I walk home and most places in Durham and every time I start walking I mentally prepare myself for honks of shouts. I have had a man that looked older than my dad honk and yell out at me "How I was doin'". When I visited NY city two men decided it would be funny to approach me and my mother and make some unpleasant comments then after my mom steered me away talk about the strippers they had just seen. I was twelve and was only shocked at the fact that my mom saw it not even at how they acted. And it doesn't matter what you are wearing I was walking home in loose pants and huge winter jackets because it was freezing yet that didn't stop the honks of cars. There are tons of other times and some where I was actually terrified because I wasn't sure how to handle it.
It is a demeaning and threatening. It isn't just the crude comment it is where it can escalate to violet attacks on a woman because she said no. Men feel like a women's body is somehow an object they can claim an it's not cool at all. Men often think that what they say is a compliment or they mean no harm but often lose the perspective of what it feels like to be a woman in that kind of situation. I don't think they realize that it is a threat. Who normally has more power in a situation like that? How is a women supposed to know when a man is going to be a threat to her or not? It is really difficult to tell, you really can't. And if you are screaming out a comment about how nice the girls legs are what are you accomplishing? It doesn't make her want to talk to you.
"So street harassers, next time you want to catcall a woman imagine how you would feel if she was your mom. Or just realize she's a human being and keep your mouth shut."
In TKAM, Mayellla is subject to several forms of sexual abuse by her own FATHER and even takes after his behavior by trying to force herself onto Tom.
“She reached up an‘ kissed me ’side of th‘ face. She says she never kissed a grown man before an’ she might as well kiss a nigger. She says what her papa do to her don’t count. She says, ‘Kiss me back, nigger.’ I say Miss Mayella lemme outa here an‘ tried to run but she got her back to the door an’ I’da had to push her. I didn’t wanta harm her, Mr. Finch, an‘ I say lemme pass, but just when I say it Mr. Ewell yonder hollered through th’ window.”
“What did he say?”
Tom Robinson swallowed again, and his eyes widened. “Somethin‘ not fittin’ to say—not fittin‘ for these folks’n chillun to hear—”
“What did he say, Tom? You must tell the jury what he said.”
Tom Robinson shut his eyes tight. “He says you goddamn whore, I’ll kill ya.” (Lee, 194)
In this quote it is showing that Mayalles father Bob Ewell "She says what her papa do to her don’t count." She is referring to the sexual advances that her father forced upon her did happen and she doesn't feel they "count" as in she didn't want to kiss him. Also in her fathers behavior Mayella seems to have picked up on her fathers was as she forces (tries) herself onto Tom.
“He says you goddamn whore, I’ll kill ya.”This quote also shows the verbal disrespect Mayella receives from her father. I mean the man refers to his own daughter as a whore.
Now people can see what Mayella did IS a form of sexual assault because it does go both ways (gender wise) and at the same time Tom didn't want to hurt Mayella which was he would possibly do if he pushed her so he took the higher road even if he was stronger than Mayella. In the end though.
The guy in the news video made me really upset because he wasn't listening to the fact that woman don't like it and can't always say no without the repercussion of getting hurt. Woman should not have to justify why they don't like it. It make us feel uncomfortable and being able to walk along a street without being yelled at shouldn't be a luxury. Complements are fine in certain situations and how you say them does mater. Making noises like you are searching for your lost pet is not flattering it is degrading. Being whistled at like a dog is not enjoyable, there is no other point. Even if a woman enjoys being called at by random strangers what about the woman that don't? What about the woman that feel utterly powerless and disgusted? They shouldn't have to just suck it up. If someone tells you it makes them uncomfortable then they need to be respected.
“I get catcalled most days that I walk outside,” she explained. “I feel scared, and angry at them and angry that this is my experience being a woman in this society.”
The video (if you follow the link) is a good way to show how many people don't think about it happening and how many people are unsure of what to do.
“There are plenty of men who know this is wrong and don’t want it to be done, but you don’t know what to do,” said Jonathan Braylock. “Do I say something? Does that put me in danger?”
Woman being harassed is brought to the open as a problem because women often feel much more threatened by men because they can't know who is simply trying to "compliment" them or who could actually take it a step further with words and assault them. It is another instance where woman's voice is taken away because of the fear of an attack.
All and all the next time you see a person being catcalled or you are catcalling someone think of what you would do/how would you feel if that person being violated was a close friend of family.
