Essays on Sexism

The notion of gender role – the social role that covers a range of behavior considered appropriate for people based on their sex – gives rise to sexism in language – the use of language that discriminates against members of a certain gender. In Vietnam,…

The word sexism is defined as classifying women based on sex, this can also be called discrimination. The conversations discussed in the chapter “Ysrael” between Rafa and Yunior at such a young age is no doubt sexist and discriminatory towards women. I would say that…

I remember when I was in grade school, my teacher always ask me to be on guard in helping my female classmates, especially in tasks that will make for them hard to do such as lifting heavy things and also do carpentry work and many…

SEXISM’S RELATION TO ASSAULT Abstract Women and men have various oppressed groups within them, and they have different reasons for which they are oppressed. One of these groups are women who are abused and assaulted. While there may a lot of causes because of which…

Bishop and Fyre show how polarization and sexism correlate with each other, demonstrating how our society normalizes discrimination. They both expose how society often creates barriers to ignore new, or different viewpoints. As well as, the overwhelming amount of oppression that can no longer be…

I was excited to continue reading the novel Lullabies for Little Criminals and I was looking forward to accompanying Baby on her quest of self-discovery and happiness. However, as I continued the novel, I was heartbroken to see Baby’s life crumble around her as she…

“A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” ― Gloria Steinem Sexism, in a layman’s words, is prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s gender. Unfortunately, it is spread quite vividly amongst today’s generation; whether it is on…

The best-selling classic, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, has enlightened the world of the hardships of those that have bared the brunt of racism and sexism first-hand. This gripping story details how a young, black woman has lived through the horrors of the…

Racism in The Girl with the Golden Eyes Honoré de Balzac’s The Girl with the Golden Eyes recounts protagonist Henri de Marsay’s pursuit of Paquita Valdez. Balzac’s portrayal of Paquita and some of the characters around her is often racist and sexist, with racism and…

Racism and sexism are prominent twentieth century ideas, both which are main themes in many of Shakespeare’s works. In The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare, the character of Othello is used as the subject of discrimination and his wife, Desdemona,…