Today in English class we were handed these sheets to instruct us on tolerance by Peggy McIntosh, a notorious "anti-racist" (I hate this term) and I received the one on women. I called some of what McIntosh said baiting (the bold) and the rest misleading or pedantic.
McIntosh wrote 3 of these papers: "Male Privilege" (the one I had) "Straight Privilege" and "White Privilege". All were divided between the class. I'm actually quite surprised she didn't attack the Christians; them being a common target. Her pen must have ran out.
Anyways, I just finished writing a sarcastic, brutally honest response to this paper for homework (I'd so love to post it but I don't know how, I work on a mac). But I'll put in bold the ones I definitely thought were baiting.
*If I am never promoted, it's not because of my sex.
*If I fail in my job or career, I can feel sure this won't be seen as a black mark against my entire sex's capabilities.
*If I'm not conventionally attractive, the disadvantages are relatively small and easy to ignore.
*I can be loud with no fear of being called a shrew. I can be aggressive with no fear of being called a *****.
2007-01-05 16:28:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I thought it was ridiculous they were preaching this in public schools. I didn't even see the black one or the gay one but I can assume they were just as bad if not worse.
Thoughts?
2007-01-05 16:29:48 · update #1
i think that public schools systems seriously need to rethink their curriculums.
2007-01-05 16:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by a_sight_unseen22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, dear girl, you grew up in a time when feminists had gone to bat for you and won all of the priveleges that you now enjoy. You missed the era of less pay for females than males doing the same job, firing because of pregnancy, the loss of a job if a man wanted it and the virtual closed doors to women by most professions. You could be a nurse, a teacher or a secretary if you were a smart woman in the 50's and 60's. Thank the Betty Friedans and Gloria Steinems for your right to write your brutally sarcastic response. They risked it all for your future.
2007-01-05 16:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is your homework, you do it. If your looking for approval or disapproval here, how is this going to help you with what you feel your self. The purpose of this in your class is to write your own opinions. Regardless of what, there will some agree and disagree, so what is the purpose. You have done nothing yet except see that some agree and some disagree, same as in your class.
2007-01-05 16:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by m c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are in a class, you have to give the teacher the answer/s s/he wants. Otherwise your grade will suffer.
If you really don't like this teacher, can you transfer to another?
Is this the hill you want to die on?
If you do choose to engage in this battle, I suggest that your methods be above reproach. No sarcasm.
Keep your courage, and good luck.
2007-01-05 17:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋