(August 29, 2014 at 5:51 am)Ben Davis Wrote:(August 27, 2014 at 1:37 pm)Greatest I am Wrote:I'd just like to make a point on institutionalised sexism as apparent in the language used. Equality is not something that 'men can give to women' rather all people, irrespective of sex, should work together to ensure that those who would withhold equality do not get continue making the decisions as they directly cause harm & suffering by way of their imposition. That language of this type is not only common (e.g. possessive pronouns in reference to male/female relationships) but accepted is indicative of the depth to which sexism is institutionalised in almost every culture in across the world. We need to change the way we talk about sexism as well as actually addressing sexist practices.
Indeed. Institutions should be our first target to be enlightened on equality.
The problem is that most at the top of those are in that Old Boys Club.
Even in government.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhTpjgJay0U
Regards
DL