Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Who are we as a society or Americans???
Why are we always so judgmental? Why do we stare? Why is society always so one sided sometimes?? As men and women, we all have a voice but it is how we use it and express our feelings. (pg 314) Wood states, as women and men, you can affect what society expects of and admits in each sex. The past is what we can learn from and the future is how we can change and educate others. Today, I was out to dinner with someone and they made a comment that bothered me. This person said "look at him, he is flaming!" My first reaction was like SO. Is is you, why do you care what someone sexual preference is.????? It is not your life. There are so many colors, opinions, feelings, cultures in this world that we are not and will all never be the same. But the one thing I know is that the stereotypes, staring, UN-education will still exist unless this generation changes the views of many others. We According to Wood, (313) the future is open!!!! Education and learning is everything! Whether you are gay, straight, transgender, we are all still humans no matter what and should be treated with respect and dignity!
Friday, June 13, 2008
response to Daphne
Rachel said...
Daphne, it is 2008 and I also agree that it is still a man's world. WHY? Because there is still a glass ceiling that women are still under. This democratic race was so intersting to see a strong independent woman stand up for her rights. Although she did not win, to me it is still a gain. It shows that the women movements are powerful and allowing us all to have a voice!
Daphne, it is 2008 and I also agree that it is still a man's world. WHY? Because there is still a glass ceiling that women are still under. This democratic race was so intersting to see a strong independent woman stand up for her rights. Although she did not win, to me it is still a gain. It shows that the women movements are powerful and allowing us all to have a voice!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Men VS Women
Why are there so many differences between men and women? I think that we need both qualities from each gender to be a strong man or woman. In order for women to get their communication and understanding to men, they develop women's movements to be heard. This, to me, is the best way to engage more women and allow men to look outside the box and support women on different aspects. I know someone who was physically beaten by a guy on numerous occasions, but she felt as if there was no escape. She had no one to talk to and when she did, especially to men, their question was, What did you do to make him upset?" Is that a valid question to ask to a women that lives in violence in her own home??? Women groups allow them to come alive and share their stories. This is something that should continue for a lifetime as along as it does not jeopardize relationships with men and heal the pains women feel instead of placing a patch over the wound.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Response to Daphne
Rachel said...Daphne!
Thanks for sharing this blog! It is very touching and I think we all had this type of run in with a man. It is hard to say that men should not cry. I can tell you that I was with someone that cried all the time and it was the most annoying thing sometimes but it allowed me to see his sensitive side and see that he is truly a human with feelings. I think it is the up-bringing that individuals go through because I have seen many men go through some dramatic situations but never shed one emotion. To me, crying is a healing and you have to let it out once in a while.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Response
Rachel said...
WOW! You sure have an intersting job and I would have never known it was that intense but appreciate the balance between the 2. I really think that if corporate America was like the tests, we would all be in a better place. But the glass ceilings still exist for women and it will take many more years to break through them. But we are making some progress!
June 5, 2008 7:26 PM
WOW! You sure have an intersting job and I would have never known it was that intense but appreciate the balance between the 2. I really think that if corporate America was like the tests, we would all be in a better place. But the glass ceilings still exist for women and it will take many more years to break through them. But we are making some progress!
June 5, 2008 7:26 PM
Response to Jennifer
Rachel said...
Jennifer, I think becasue of all the stereotypes women are classisifed in, it is hard for men to accept or understand our accomplishments. The same thing happens to me and the position that I hold at work. Men approach me and ask my position and how I got there. HELLO, it is hard work, not sexual relations to get me there. Sometimes I gave to think, is this 2008?? Are people really stuck in the ages where women are to be home barefoot and bearing children! No, we are independent women, just like Beyonce would say in her song! Love it!!!
June 5, 2008 7:07 PM
Jennifer, I think becasue of all the stereotypes women are classisifed in, it is hard for men to accept or understand our accomplishments. The same thing happens to me and the position that I hold at work. Men approach me and ask my position and how I got there. HELLO, it is hard work, not sexual relations to get me there. Sometimes I gave to think, is this 2008?? Are people really stuck in the ages where women are to be home barefoot and bearing children! No, we are independent women, just like Beyonce would say in her song! Love it!!!
June 5, 2008 7:07 PM
Response to Professor
Rachel said...
WOW Professor! thanks for sharing!Where do I start??? I have a daughter (as you can see) and I was not married but engaged. Althoug, we were a couple, that status can change with a blink of the eye. That can include death, separation, etc.. where the child will be affected. So to me, regardless of the situation, it is about LOVE that people are able to bring and share. Who cares if you are gay or single, that is the new fad now! Being gay does not change the person it is what they want to do, whether a preference or a belief, it is their life. Who is anyone to judge someone becasue of their sexual preference. I do want to have more kids, when I find the right person which hopefully will be for life, and adopt as well. I think there are too many children that need homes and there are loving people out there to give it to the kids!
June 5, 2008 6:58:00 PM PDT
WOW Professor! thanks for sharing!Where do I start??? I have a daughter (as you can see) and I was not married but engaged. Althoug, we were a couple, that status can change with a blink of the eye. That can include death, separation, etc.. where the child will be affected. So to me, regardless of the situation, it is about LOVE that people are able to bring and share. Who cares if you are gay or single, that is the new fad now! Being gay does not change the person it is what they want to do, whether a preference or a belief, it is their life. Who is anyone to judge someone becasue of their sexual preference. I do want to have more kids, when I find the right person which hopefully will be for life, and adopt as well. I think there are too many children that need homes and there are loving people out there to give it to the kids!
June 5, 2008 6:58:00 PM PDT
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