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I grew up in Mechanicsburg PA. I am a fifth generation graduate from Mechanicsburg and have spent my entire life living in the same old house. My grandmother owns a small model train shop where I  practically grew up working. When I was a small child, my mom worked 3 jobs: at the train shop, at nights and from home while my dad worked full time, just so she could stay home with me and my sister.

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I worked as a cashier at a hardware store while I was in high school. I experienced sexism here because people didn't think I was qualified for my job because I was a female. One experience that really made me realize how sexism could affect was when I was 16. I answered the phone and answered a simple question. The man on the phone specifically asked me to speak with male employee, "because he would be much more qualified than you." This made me realize that sexism is present in everyday life, and more specifically my life.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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I am a female, and I grew up hunting and fishing with my dad and all of his buddies. This picture shows me in a fishing tournament over the summer. When we went to the weigh in, all of the men there were shocked that I could catch a fish that big. Some of their comments were,  "Did you really catch that all by yourself? I can't believe SHE caught that." Most of the time when I fish tournaments I am the only girl there, which makes me the target of attention, and not necessarily the good kind. I love the hobbies that I have and I am so grateful I have an amazing dad to do them with.

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I am only 20 years old, and I look a lot younger than that. Being old and looking young will be great as I age, but at this point in my life it is very frustrating. I work with children and parents always get a worried look when they realize that I am their teacher, and that I am responsible for their kids throughout the day. I have an Associate's degree in Education and I am beyond qualified to work with their children. Their looks and comments only makes me work harder to get my bachelor's degree and teaching certificate so I can have more to show when parents ask about my qualifications.

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I grew up working for what I wanted , and would consider myself and my family middle class. I personally work 3 jobs over the summer to pay for my car and rent. My family works hard for everything we have, but can afford the things we want and that is an important value to us.

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I am a female and I have so many wonderful female roles models in my family who have made me the strong independent woman I am today. Both of my grandmothers who are pictured are widows after 50+ years of marriage, and they are the strongest, most loving people I have ever met. My grandmother still owns a business and works full time at the age of 78. My mother is a great role model, and taught me that I don't need other people to make me happy. My older sister taught me to stand up for myself, and to be the best I can be. I am so thankful for the women I have in my life, and am very proud to be here with them