Sexism: Not Only Towards Woman

We have been spending a very long time on the topic of women and their role in society throughout the years. Until recently has the idea of equality between the sexes of human begun to start to work out, but there is still sexism in the world. The sexism does not only exist for women, but there can be sexism towards males as well. What I would like to talk about is an article from a 1950’s Home Economics textbook which I would like to talk about.

The article from the 1950’s Home Economics textbook states all that a woman should do in the house and for her husband. For example, having food ready, cleaning, taking care of the kids, etc. are some of the things mentioned in this article. In The Awakening, Edna’s society tries to conform her into the typical norms of a woman. All of her friends participated in the norms such as taking care of the kids and taking care of their husbands. I disagree with this article. It makes it seem like men can do nothing. There has been a stereotype for men being fat, stupid, and irresponsible. I do not see how it is so unfathomable for a man to be able to jobs that women do.

There was a commercial that I saw the over day which really annoyed me. It bashed men and had the underlying message that men cannot take care of children and cannot do things that women can do. The video is a Huggies Diaper commercial. It talks about putting the diapers up to the ultimate test, an hour alone with their dad’s. Really? Really? Men are just as good of parents as women are.

As I said, I do believe that the equality between men and women are coming close and I applaud that, but what I cannot stand is the way men are portrayed in society. Men are more that than just fat and stupid people. They can be a stay at home dad if they want. I agree with what Mrs. Burnett says how her husband feels on issues like this. He is disgusted at these statements and so am I.

Until next time, remember, "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

Thank you,

Ryan Sperratore