Sexism, as described by the Oxford dictionary is 'Prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex'
Now, I'm sure the sighs of frustration towards having to read paragraphs upon paragraphs on why women are just as equal as men have begun. Its a heavily discussed topic for sure, but much of it all seems to be dismissed as seen evidently through the discussion I had with an indivudal today.
Due to privacy, it would be extremely unprofessional for me mention the name of this person, but this person actually holds the position of being a teacher. This teacher had suggested the idea that a women wanting a husband who would allow her to get a job and not remain at home would be limiting her chances of finding a husband. And then he proceeds to provide the most ridiculous analogy about how we could perhaps imagine a group of men where '80% of the men wanting a women who would stay at home but the other 20% allowing her to get a job might be ugly' and about how that could limit her chances of finding a successful suitor.
I couldn't possibly believe that one would provide the reason for a woman to marry a man is due solely towards him being good looking though it may prevent her from obtaining a job.
Also, the fact that he even connotes the idea that only '20% of men' would 'would want to marry her would be ugly' (direct quote) of course is due to how the bra-burning, middle-aged, militant feminist (which seems to be envisioned when hearing the word feminist by almost everyone) could only attract these types of men.
Believe it or not, these words emerged from someone who has authority over children yet spews patriarchal nonsense while claiming that 'its just an example'- as if your sexiest attitudes is something to have a discussion upon. Ugh.
Interestingly enough, the same type of misogyny had taken place where another individual who was also a teacher had simply explained to me that its 'london' and that these things are expected to happen when sexual harassment had been reported.
Its apparent that sexism is still very alive and existent- and a comment like this had come from a person who works with girls also. Its toxic environments like this that causes women to be uncomfortable to voice their concerns.
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