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This article expresses the view of the show Mad Men from a women's point of view. She explains that this show accurately depicts how women were treated in the 60s ans even today. Women are treated with little respect within households and places of work. Mad Men almost creates stereotypes of how women should act. When those women break those stereotypes, they are still treated as before. This show expresses many things that are happening even now.

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When I first heard about the television series , I did not expect it to be of much interest to me. Only having seen it through magazine ads for clothes and makeup and gossip throughout the media, I thought it would be just another mindless pop-culture TV show with minimal content other than entertainment value. Upon watching the first episode, I was proved very wrong. Mad Men Mad Men displays a painfully accurate portrayal of the treatment of women in the 1960's (and reflects on modern times as well, although the show takes place only in the 60's time period). It represents the clearly sexist and patriarchal operations of the workplace and household, the inferior role of women in their family and social lives, and the way that women internalize these views. Yet despite all of this, I do not believe that Mad Men has a purely feminist agenda.

Although Mad Men accurately portrays many serious issues regarding sexism and feminism, I do not believe it's sole purpose is feminism. The show in itself is not simply successful in being feminist, but it is also humanist. It does not simply show the oppression of women, but also the high expectations for men. The main character, Don Draper, is often depicted as a misogynistic jerk with all of his affairs and mistreatments of women in the workplace: yet we also see a side of him that feels incredibly helpless and lost in this world. Men in the 60's were expected to be strong, independent, and masculine. It was accepted for Don to cheat on his wife Betty because men weren't expected to be dependent on any one woman, who would have been seen as a weaker, less important person. For example, when Pete talks about his wife to his coworkers saying that he actually enjoys being married, they sort of mock him. For women it's a different story: when Don suspects Betty of being unfaithful to him, he is outraged. Not only does this shame him as a husband, but it also calls his masculinity and authority as a man into question. Although seven of the nine writers of the show are female, a man, Matthew Weiner, created Mad Men. Although the targeted audience of the show is mainly women, and women mainly watch it, I believe that the show is as much meant to show the oppression of men in the 60's as it is women.

Being a woman, I feel strongly opposed to the treatment of women in that time period, and believe that it reflects modern times as well. However I also greatly sympathize with the men in the show. Both genders are expected to fit into predetermined roles, and are equally pressured to be the ideal representation of masculinity or femininity.

In the image above, the male characters appear powerful and dominant. They are standing up straight and confident on a pedestal, physically and mentally above the women. The only woman who is amongst them is Joan. Joan is the only one with any significant amount of real power over the men in the office, which she asserts through her sex appeal and sexual relations with them. Not even Betty, who is married to Don, has much control over his life (or her own for that matter). Housewives seem to be second-class citizens, their only power over domestic matters, such as what to decorate the house with or what to cook for dinner.

While the agenda of Man Men is quite clear to me, I can definitely see how it could be misinterpreted, and most likely often is. The image below is an advertisement for clothing from Banana Republic. It shows women dressed in dainty outfits with a 60's housewife theme, and a man in a formal work suit. The photograph of the man and woman shows the woman standing flirtatously next to the man, almost like an accessory to him.

Many women may look right past the meaning behind the show and just take it for it's asthetic value regarding clothes and makeup, and might even wish for a time when women were treated as needing to be taken care of. Although society has greatly progressed in equal gender rights since the 60's, there are still struggles today, and it can be extremely harmful if the media reinforces sexism since so many people are vulnerable consumers of it.﻿

It is very valuable for the media to show feminism and humanism since so many people are exposed to it. I was pleasantly surprised when I watched Mad Men and saw that it was not just some popular show about how perfect and quaint the 60's was, but really reflects on how oppressive society was to both men and women. It makes me think about modern times and if things have really changed. In some ways they have, but society is still full of stereotypes and sexism. I can't help but see so many similarities in gender inequality between Mad Men and modern life, but I am glad that it is at least being adressed by the media. It was good to see a television show that not only focused on the perfect lives of perfect people, but actually depicted reality as it is and was without masking or sugarcoating the negative aspects.

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When I first heard about the television series , I did not expect it to be of much interest to me. Only having seen it through magazine ads for clothes and makeup and gossip throughout the media, I thought it would be just another mindless pop-culture TV show with minimal content other than entertainment value.

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http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/96479/jpipoly.pdf
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2013/apr/05/what-mad-men-says-about-women

http://tennessee.uloop.com/news/view.php/48011/a-lesson-on-gender-roles-through-mad-men

***https://www.pinterest.com/beccamc22/gender-roles-in-mad-men/

http://www.academia.edu/2042493/The_Father_the_Failure_and_the_Self-Made_Man_Masculinity_in_Mad_Men

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The article talks about how women are trying to get men to join the feminist movement. If more men were to see women's views on the issues of the feminist movement there would be fewer problems pertaining to the equality of men and women. In order to respect someone, you have to see them as an equal to yourself. How is someone to respect someone if they see them as lower or lesser. This article tells of five things men do not need to do to respect women. Women are not that difficult if you give them what they want when they want it. Men want respect as much as women do and in order to gain respect you must first respect them. Give it to get it.

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I'm noticing a trend lately - over the past couple of years especially - where we feminists really want to get dudes on board.

"Come on, guys," we're collectively calling. "It's time to get your shit together."

Based on the countless outlets and publications I've seen boasting headlines along the lines of "10 Really Awesome Feminist Guys You Should Follow on Twitter" and "20 Ways to Be a Super Cool Feminist Man," I get the impression that we're fed up with the microaggressions committed against us on the daily and want to show how fun being on the right side of social change can be.

And all right. I'm into it.

But I'm a little concerned about how inaccessible a lot of these pieces tend to be.

Because they're either sarcastic - and I love me some sarcasm; I just don't think it's the best educational tool - or they're larger than life, exploring big-name activists with a lot of social capital who don't really need more exposure in the first place. I'm pretty sure no Average Joe is going to read about change makers like Jackson Katz or Ta-Nehisi Coates and go, "Oh yeah. I can do that."

When we favor covering the sensational work that feminist men are doing out there, I think we're accidentally skipping over the "every man" and the simple, seemingly mundane ways that sexism creeps into our everyday lives.

So here's a short introduction, guys.

Here are five simple things you should probably stop doing if you want to show that you have respect for women and actually see them as your equals.

1. Stop Mansplaining

Recently, a friend of mine who was fed up with having her own life experiences invalidated by men posted an article on Facebook about the phenomenon of mansplaining.

Within minutes, this gem of a comment popped up from a male friend: "I really don't think this happens as often as you think it does."

Cue side-eye.

In reality: Cue my commenting quickly, "You just did it."

Mansplaining is a simple concept: It's when men explain things to women in regards to the women's own expertise or lived experiences - as if the men know more about the women's own lives than the women themselves.

It's when a guy was recently all up in my Twitter mentions, explaining body image and media literacy to me, when those two topics encompass most of what I do. It's when men tell me how to feel about street harassment. I mean, it's just a harmless whistle after all, right? Right?

It's when a bunch of my Latina feminist friends were having a conversation on my Facebook page about their experiences with the wage gap, and a male friend of mine popped in to add his two cents - playing Devil's Advocate, don't you know - about how he once talked to a professor about this when he was studying Finance in undergrad, and it's all being blown out of proportion, "according to studies" and all.

And, oftentimes, it's when we assert that no, actually, we do know what we're talking about, and suddenly we're bitchy and irrational. For standing up for our own intellect and truth.

Sometimes I need things explained to me. And if you can help me out in that endeavor and I welcome it, then by all means, I'm listening and appreciative.

But have more faith in women, fellas.

We're smart and articulate, too.

2. Stop Using Diminutives

The other day, I was giving a workshop on teen dating violence and sexual harassment to a group of teachers, and as I was leaving, one of the few men in the room reached out to shake my hand.

"It was a pleasure," I told him, remembering - as I always do, but especially with men - to keep my handshake firm.

"Thanks so much, hun," he said.

"Hun?" I was near-stunned.

It's like when someone I just met calls me "Meliss."

Excuse me? How dare you use this very familiar, only-ever-really-used-by-my-family-and-close-friends form of my name when you're practically a stranger?

It just makes me feel some type of way.

And while I'm not dismissing diminutives outright - I honestly have this weird fantasy of finding a partner who will call me Sugar - there's something to be said about someone dismissing your professionalism and expertise by using a word probably often reserved for little sisters.

And I get it.

While cutesy nicknames are often used purposely to knock women (or anyone, really) down a few pegs, usually they're not intended to do harm. Hell, my dad uses "honey" and "sweetheart" all the time, whether he's talking to me, my friends, or his waitress. But my dad is also 62.

At the end of the day, what matters here is your impact. If what comes across to me is that you think of me as cute and little - that is, less than - then your good intentions in an attempt at friendliness don't really matter too much.

In short: If I'm not your pet (which, you know, I'm not), don't use a pet name to refer to me.

Because, seriously, would you ever use "hun" to refer to one of your male colleagues?

3. Stop Asking for Education

I'm an educator. Literally. That is my job title.

And besides doing it for a living, I also do it as somewhat of a hobby - either that, or I just don't know how to shut it off - especially on the Internet. I write articles. I make YouTube videos. I engage with folks on Twitter and Tumblr. I'm a lifelong learner, and I appreciate others who are, too.

But when you show up in my notifications like "Can you explain to me how cultural appropriation is racist?" my response is going to be along the lines of " Let me Google that for you."

Because guess what. To quote X-Files: The truth is out there.

And when you ask me to spend my precious time giving you a 101 on a 101, you're exercising your male entitlement. Like whoa.

I hate to break it to you, but women don't owe you-well- anything. And we certainly don't owe you our time and energy to explain to you concepts that we, more than likely, self-taught ourselves through researching the same magical resources that are available to you - like the Internet and libraries.

"I'm just trying to learn, though."

I hear you. And I appreciate that. I want you to learn.

All I'm saying is that it isn't my duty to teach you.

Putting in a little bit of effort to find the answers before asking experts to give you a one-on-one lesson in oppression would go a long way in showing me that you actually care about the topic at hand - and my time.

4. Stop Staying Silent

Up until recently, I had a male partner who worked the overnight shift in logistics at a furniture store. Essentially, this means that he'd get up at 2:00 in the morning (waking me up in the process, of course), and then go spend eight hours in a warehouse, restocking shelves with the incoming inventory.

And he had one asshole of a co-worker.

This guy would ask my then-partner at least weekly questions like "What do you think of the new girl?" and, when female co-workers passed, "Would you hit that?"

And he complained to me about it all the time.

"You should say something," I would always answer. "Just tell him that this makes you uncomfortable."

Or, I would suggest, talk to a manager about it since it constitutes workplace sexual harassment, which is entirely illegal.

Incredibly shy by nature and averse to confrontation, I don't think that he ever did speak up. But I wish he would have. Because now this guy is going around thinking that that's just how men talk to one another - and I'm sure that many others engage with him on this level, further solidifying his socialization.

And now, listen.

Yes. I've read Michael Kimmel 's (and if you haven't, you should). I understand the concept of the culture of silence that shrouds men's experiences, making it difficult for them to speak openly about their own emotions or, worse still, point out when other guys are doing something wrong (it goes against the Bro Code, I hear).

But here's the thing: If your friend says something screwed up, say something.

Because he clearly needs to hear it, and he needs to hear it from you.

I know that women are probably (hopefully) calling him out, but that's the nature of oppression my friend: A person in power (like a man) isn't as likely to listen to a person not-in-power (like a woman) as he would be to someone he perceives to be more "on his level" (like another man).

And there's even educational theory to back this up: Self-efficacy includes a tenet about the value of seeing people who look like you doing the thing you're needing to learn to do. It makes you think, "Oh. If they can do it, then maybe I can do it."

5. Stop Trying to Prove How 'Not Like That' You Are

I dedicate this one especially - especially - to the Already Self-Identified Feminist Guys out there. Because this is something that I see y'all doing more often than other men.

And no, I'm not talking about the #NotAllMen frenzy that fuels men's protests that "Okay, so one guy raped you, but not all guys are rapists," as if that's ever what we're insinuating in the first place.

I'm talking about the one straight white cis guy who comes to my birthday party, sitting amid people with intersecting marginalized identities who keeps reminding us that he knows that he's a straight white cis guy sitting amid people with intersecting marginalized identities - that he knows his place, that he understands oppressive structures, that he can (haha!) joke about what those other straight white cis guys do and say that are so offensive - uhh, effectively dominating the conversation.

As is often pointed out in social justice circles: If you're not the problem, then you're not the problem. You don't need to point it out to us or defend others of you who aren't terrible human beings.

Actions, as they say, speak louder than words.

You don't have to apologize "on behalf" of your gender. You don't have to show us how "with it" you are in terms of social justice jargon. You don't have to join in on our griping or even our joking.

Just do you.

Because being a feminist man - really, truly a feminist man - is the best thing you can be, in my opinion.

***

Socialization is hard, y'all.

We're all unlearning, relearning, deconstructing, and constructing meaning. We're all trying to figure out how to be better people and work toward a healthier future.

That is to say: We're all screwing up.

But if there are a few easy, small things you can do to show more respect to a group that you hold social power over, then do them.

We all have to start somewhere.
Melissa A. Fabello is the Co-Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism. She's also a domestic violence prevention and sexuality educator, eating disorder and body image activist, and media literacy vlogger based out of Philadelphia. She enjoys rainy days, Jurassic Park, and the occasional Taylor Swift song and can be found on YouTube and Tumblr. She holds a B.S. in English Education from Boston University and an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality from Widener University. She is currently working on her PhD. She can be reached on Twitter @fyeahmfabello. Read her articles here and book her for speaking engagements here.

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I'm noticing a trend lately where we feminists really want to get dudes on board. But it's hard to start the process of noticing the simple, seemingly mundane ways that sexism creeps into our everyday lives. So here's a short introduction, guys.

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This article expresses the fact that women are NOT treated equally. Women are taken less seriously as men, so they don't have many major professional positions like professors or engineers. Women are treated as toys and sex slaves, not being able to mkae a name for themselves. Equality is their main goal, but the unchangeable ways of others hinders this progress.

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I'm noticing a trend lately - over the past couple of years especially - where we feminists really want to get dudes on board.

"Come on, guys," we're collectively calling. "It's time to get your shit together."

Based on the countless outlets and publications I've seen boasting headlines along the lines of "10 Really Awesome Feminist Guys You Should Follow on Twitter" and "20 Ways to Be a Super Cool Feminist Man," I get the impression that we're fed up with the microaggressions committed against us on the daily and want to show how fun being on the right side of social change can be.

And all right. I'm into it.

But I'm a little concerned about how inaccessible a lot of these pieces tend to be.

Because they're either sarcastic - and I love me some sarcasm; I just don't think it's the best educational tool - or they're larger than life, exploring big-name activists with a lot of social capital who don't really need more exposure in the first place. I'm pretty sure no Average Joe is going to read about change makers like Jackson Katz or Ta-Nehisi Coates and go, "Oh yeah. I can do that."

When we favor covering the sensational work that feminist men are doing out there, I think we're accidentally skipping over the "every man" and the simple, seemingly mundane ways that sexism creeps into our everyday lives.

So here's a short introduction, guys.

Here are five simple things you should probably stop doing if you want to show that you have respect for women and actually see them as your equals.

1. Stop Mansplaining

Recently, a friend of mine who was fed up with having her own life experiences invalidated by men posted an article on Facebook about the phenomenon of mansplaining.

Within minutes, this gem of a comment popped up from a male friend: "I really don't think this happens as often as you think it does."

Cue side-eye.

In reality: Cue my commenting quickly, "You just did it."

Mansplaining is a simple concept: It's when men explain things to women in regards to the women's own expertise or lived experiences - as if the men know more about the women's own lives than the women themselves.

It's when a guy was recently all up in my Twitter mentions, explaining body image and media literacy to me, when those two topics encompass most of what I do. It's when men tell me how to feel about street harassment. I mean, it's just a harmless whistle after all, right? Right?

It's when a bunch of my Latina feminist friends were having a conversation on my Facebook page about their experiences with the wage gap, and a male friend of mine popped in to add his two cents - playing Devil's Advocate, don't you know - about how he once talked to a professor about this when he was studying Finance in undergrad, and it's all being blown out of proportion, "according to studies" and all.

And, oftentimes, it's when we assert that no, actually, we do know what we're talking about, and suddenly we're bitchy and irrational. For standing up for our own intellect and truth.

Sometimes I need things explained to me. And if you can help me out in that endeavor and I welcome it, then by all means, I'm listening and appreciative.

But have more faith in women, fellas.

We're smart and articulate, too.

2. Stop Using Diminutives

The other day, I was giving a workshop on teen dating violence and sexual harassment to a group of teachers, and as I was leaving, one of the few men in the room reached out to shake my hand.

"It was a pleasure," I told him, remembering - as I always do, but especially with men - to keep my handshake firm.

"Thanks so much, hun," he said.

"Hun?" I was near-stunned.

It's like when someone I just met calls me "Meliss."

Excuse me? How dare you use this very familiar, only-ever-really-used-by-my-family-and-close-friends form of my name when you're practically a stranger?

It just makes me feel some type of way.

And while I'm not dismissing diminutives outright - I honestly have this weird fantasy of finding a partner who will call me Sugar - there's something to be said about someone dismissing your professionalism and expertise by using a word probably often reserved for little sisters.

And I get it.

While cutesy nicknames are often used purposely to knock women (or anyone, really) down a few pegs, usually they're not intended to do harm. Hell, my dad uses "honey" and "sweetheart" all the time, whether he's talking to me, my friends, or his waitress. But my dad is also 62.

At the end of the day, what matters here is your impact. If what comes across to me is that you think of me as cute and little - that is, less than - then your good intentions in an attempt at friendliness don't really matter too much.

In short: If I'm not your pet (which, you know, I'm not), don't use a pet name to refer to me.

Because, seriously, would you ever use "hun" to refer to one of your male colleagues?

3. Stop Asking for Education

I'm an educator. Literally. That is my job title.

And besides doing it for a living, I also do it as somewhat of a hobby - either that, or I just don't know how to shut it off - especially on the Internet. I write articles. I make YouTube videos. I engage with folks on Twitter and Tumblr. I'm a lifelong learner, and I appreciate others who are, too.

But when you show up in my notifications like "Can you explain to me how cultural appropriation is racist?" my response is going to be along the lines of " Let me Google that for you."

Because guess what. To quote X-Files: The truth is out there.

And when you ask me to spend my precious time giving you a 101 on a 101, you're exercising your male entitlement. Like whoa.

I hate to break it to you, but women don't owe you-well- anything. And we certainly don't owe you our time and energy to explain to you concepts that we, more than likely, self-taught ourselves through researching the same magical resources that are available to you - like the Internet and libraries.

"I'm just trying to learn, though."

I hear you. And I appreciate that. I want you to learn.

All I'm saying is that it isn't my duty to teach you.

Putting in a little bit of effort to find the answers before asking experts to give you a one-on-one lesson in oppression would go a long way in showing me that you actually care about the topic at hand - and my time.

4. Stop Staying Silent

Up until recently, I had a male partner who worked the overnight shift in logistics at a furniture store. Essentially, this means that he'd get up at 2:00 in the morning (waking me up in the process, of course), and then go spend eight hours in a warehouse, restocking shelves with the incoming inventory.

And he had one asshole of a co-worker.

This guy would ask my then-partner at least weekly questions like "What do you think of the new girl?" and, when female co-workers passed, "Would you hit that?"

And he complained to me about it all the time.

"You should say something," I would always answer. "Just tell him that this makes you uncomfortable."

Or, I would suggest, talk to a manager about it since it constitutes workplace sexual harassment, which is entirely illegal.

Incredibly shy by nature and averse to confrontation, I don't think that he ever did speak up. But I wish he would have. Because now this guy is going around thinking that that's just how men talk to one another - and I'm sure that many others engage with him on this level, further solidifying his socialization.

And now, listen.

Yes. I've read Michael Kimmel 's (and if you haven't, you should). I understand the concept of the culture of silence that shrouds men's experiences, making it difficult for them to speak openly about their own emotions or, worse still, point out when other guys are doing something wrong (it goes against the Bro Code, I hear).

But here's the thing: If your friend says something screwed up, say something.

Because he clearly needs to hear it, and he needs to hear it from you.

I know that women are probably (hopefully) calling him out, but that's the nature of oppression my friend: A person in power (like a man) isn't as likely to listen to a person not-in-power (like a woman) as he would be to someone he perceives to be more "on his level" (like another man).

And there's even educational theory to back this up: Self-efficacy includes a tenet about the value of seeing people who look like you doing the thing you're needing to learn to do. It makes you think, "Oh. If they can do it, then maybe I can do it."

5. Stop Trying to Prove How 'Not Like That' You Are

I dedicate this one especially - especially - to the Already Self-Identified Feminist Guys out there. Because this is something that I see y'all doing more often than other men.

And no, I'm not talking about the #NotAllMen frenzy that fuels men's protests that "Okay, so one guy raped you, but not all guys are rapists," as if that's ever what we're insinuating in the first place.

I'm talking about the one straight white cis guy who comes to my birthday party, sitting amid people with intersecting marginalized identities who keeps reminding us that he knows that he's a straight white cis guy sitting amid people with intersecting marginalized identities - that he knows his place, that he understands oppressive structures, that he can (haha!) joke about what those other straight white cis guys do and say that are so offensive - uhh, effectively dominating the conversation.

As is often pointed out in social justice circles: If you're not the problem, then you're not the problem. You don't need to point it out to us or defend others of you who aren't terrible human beings.

Actions, as they say, speak louder than words.

You don't have to apologize "on behalf" of your gender. You don't have to show us how "with it" you are in terms of social justice jargon. You don't have to join in on our griping or even our joking.

Just do you.

Because being a feminist man - really, truly a feminist man - is the best thing you can be, in my opinion.

***

Socialization is hard, y'all.

We're all unlearning, relearning, deconstructing, and constructing meaning. We're all trying to figure out how to be better people and work toward a healthier future.

That is to say: We're all screwing up.

But if there are a few easy, small things you can do to show more respect to a group that you hold social power over, then do them.

We all have to start somewhere.
Melissa A. Fabello is the Co-Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism. She's also a domestic violence prevention and sexuality educator, eating disorder and body image activist, and media literacy vlogger based out of Philadelphia. She enjoys rainy days, Jurassic Park, and the occasional Taylor Swift song and can be found on YouTube and Tumblr. She holds a B.S. in English Education from Boston University and an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality from Widener University. She is currently working on her PhD. She can be reached on Twitter @fyeahmfabello. Read her articles here and book her for speaking engagements here.

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Depending on how you were raised, this is how many women were taught to defend themselves. To scream fire when they were being abused so that more people would actually pay attention. To not go out after 10 PM because there was a chance that you would be attacked if you did. To only go out with a guy by your side if you knew you were some place dangerous. Where's the lesson above all of these telling men not to do it in the first place? #NotAllMen fit the words said above, but don't all women get affected by these small things as they come back again and again in media and news?

The popular debate of this movement, with posts such as the one above, is that it attacks all men and makes all women look like victims. Supporters argue by saying that it is not meant to attack anyone, but simply to raise awareness, considering the fact that many women actually have thought about these same issues when violent gender-related events unfold on media. Based on these posts, does this seem true or not? In terms of respect for women, does this show that women still are expected to be shielded from the world. Does a superior/inferior gender still exist in our modern times?

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Riley's article is very interesting, especially when put into context: this article is a part of a piece known as You Have the Right: Breaking Free from Partner Abuse. For one thing, it addresses the issue of most severity for women in America: domestic violence. In America, it's not as often about 'stranger danger' as it is violence from the people we are closest to: our boyfriends, husbands, fathers, brothers, etc. This alarming trend suggests that nothing about women's respect has really changed from its original, archaic beginnings. Not only that, the fact that most of this article is addressed to women shows that we are often the ones seen as the 'victimized' or weaker race. Subconsciously, we already assume without these cues that this article was intended for women, because in our culture-shocked minds, men could never be the victims of domestic violence, not unless they were debilitated either physically or by their age and so on. The most interesting quote from this was: [They] see themselves only in relation to someone else: daughter, in relation to mother; sister, in relation to brother; wife, in relation to husband; mistress, in relation to lover; secretary, in relation to boss." This is another subconscious trap we always fall into: the loss of self-identity. The famous quote, often used to prevent sexual abuse and ponography, goes, "their someone's daughter, wife, mother, sister...". Are we telling these attackers that it's only if those victims are someone IN RELATION to someone else that they matter? Shouldn't the fact that they are an INDIVIDUAL be enough?

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http://www.nerdyfeminist.com/2013/08/shes-someone-vs-narcissistic-fatherhood.html

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Chelsea's article provides a strong historical context for the beginning of American civil-related issues within the context of respect for women. Starting from our beginning foundations, such as The Declaration of Independence, we see how women's rights to have progressed through the two and a half centuries, going from suffrage to the famous Title IX. How were these events able to change the perspective from which others viewed women and women viewed themselves? What was the impact of these laws on changing the actual social atmosphere of that time period? As we know, the social changes that came as a result of women entering the workplace, sports, politics, etc. did not occur instantly, but took quite a lot of time and effort. To this date, many 'firsts' have still not been achieved, such as a first female President. Is respect defined and/or influenced by these 'firsts', laws, and events, or does change in treatment actually require going deeper?

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The article states that women in the professional world are treated just as they are, females. They are always referred to as the female manager or female lawyer. It is impossible to escape it. There is no way women will be seen as the equal of the men in the work force when they are always being looked at as female. If the men around these women could see them as their peers and co-workers and not as females, it would be much easier to be a woman in the work force. Men use compliments in order to show that the women are different from the men. The article stated that there is no other response other than a simple thank you that should be allowed but why should women be expected to say thank you? Why can't women say something back? Women should be able to respond however they please, but the world doesn't see it that way. Sexism should not be overlooked in the work force. Men and women should be seen and treated as equals. There shouldn't be differences in the way men and women are treated just because of their gender especially in their careers.

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This picture shows a quote that very much explains a need for women's respect. Why disrespect the same gender that is responsible for your being. In fact why disrespect anyone because we are all human and deserve respect.

"Quotes." Pin by PinTalk on Quotes | Pinterest. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Feb. 2015. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/395753885975465920/.

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"Actor" vs, "Actress"- The Connotation Behind  Describing Actors by Gender

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"Actor" vs, "Actress"- The Connotation Behind  Describing Actors by Gender

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This Huffington Post Article goes over the context of using the words actor and actress to describe those in the field of theater and acting. Should males and females have to be recognized separately in major awards such as the Oscar's and Emmy's to be merited for their talents, or should they be able to face each other equally. The time-honored tradition of awarding males and females separately may be becoming archaic, and it could put women at a disadvantage when trying to earn 'equality' with men.

-Diana

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This article relates to our topic because it speaks about the rights of women, and how ever since the early Americas women have been seen as less than men. It said that the Constitution even stated "all men are created equal." The article said that if the Founding Fathers had meant for women to be included they would have said people instead of men. Women had begun to realize around the time of the Civil War that they were not being treated the same as men. Women noticed that they needed to be treated fairly, have the right to vote, and not be seen as the lesser sex. The article pointed out many women ever since the start of the country that have impacted the lives of women even today. Many of the women mentioned were working for equal rights and to be seen as humans because they are and should not be looked down upon just because of their gender.

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Question: why is it so hard to see others as equal?

why can't women just be a certain job without being described by only their gender.

This article relates to many professions in the world. Ex: (text to self and text to world) The women in engineering field trip was to persuade more females to entering the field of engineering. Most engineers are male, so they need a diversity of people. But it is still a given fact when the number of female engineers grows, they will still be labeled as female engineers. Or will the remaining male engineers be labeled as only male? Why can't we all be just engineers?

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Question: why does this world only give rights to a specific group of people?

who are those people that are given full rights?

Text to world: at one point in time there has always been a supreme group whether it be white men, straight people, or overall men. What the world doesn't realize is that we are all humans and we deserve basic rights as everyone else. This article expresses the rights that we get as being just humans, rights that are not seen in the "other" groups.

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This is a picture of Rosie the Riveter used to show that women can do what men do. This was a symbol used during WWI to show that woman can do the jobs left behind by the men at war.

Rosie the Riveter Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Feb. 2015.

<http://www.singularitynyc.com/Rosie-information.html>.

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Women have been treated terribly for the past thousands of years, Just recently have women been allowed to vote and have a say in what goes on in their lives and the world around them. The article states that women have many rights and the first right mentioned is that women have the right to be treated with respect. The article states, "Respect means absence of violence and acknowledge as human beings." Everyone is to be respected. There should not be any one who is below another person because of their race and especially because of their gender.

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Questions at the end are good. You may find that you have to focus on one of these, but see where the search takes you.

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This article relates to our topic because it goes down to the beginning of the respect for women. It all starts with rights and who is in charge of who. Respect starts with power and who has it. Obviously, it started with men in power leaving women helpless. Now that women have realized what they can do, they are treated as if they are helpless creatures. Women have no respect because of the belief that they have no power. When they try to show their power they are given small pat on the backs or are overlooked.

"Women's Rights." Civil Rights in America. Woodbridge, CT: Primary Source Media, 1999. American Journey. Student Resources in Context. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.

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Despite great advances for women in the last part of the 20th century, the struggle for true equality continues. Although most of the major fights have been won in legal terms, achieving much of what was demanded in the 1848 Declaration of Sentiments, these hard-won rights have not yet been fully implemented and enforced.

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The #YesAllWomen campaign erupted in response to the shooting spree that occurred in California in 2014 when 22-year old Elliot Rodgers decided to go on a mass killing spree due to his long-standing hate of women (http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/yesallwomen-elliott-rodgers-misogynistic-ravings-inspire-a-powerful-response-on-twitter/2014/05/26/dd755e4e-e4e0-11e3-8f90-73e071f3d637_story.html) Bold, strongly worded, and powerfully written, many of the responses led to a massive domino effect, where suddenly many women let out the emotions they kept about their invisible boundaries and daily struggles in society. It is still debated as to whether or not this wrongly turned the tables against men or if it was a platform for women to express what they were holding back, but either way, the message was clear: #NotAllMen threaten and harass women, but #YesAllWomen have experienced it at some point. True or not? And if so, how does this speak to the way women are respected in society, both by themselves and by their male counterparts?

Related Links:

http://time.com/114043/yesallwomen-hashtag-santa-barbara-shooting/

Feeney, Nolan. "The Most Powerful #YesAllWomen Tweets." Time.com. Time, 27 May 2014. Web. 03 Feb. 2015.

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-power-of-yesallwomen

Weiss, Sasha. "The Power of #YesAllWomen." The New Yorker. Condé Nast, 26 May 2014. Web. 03 Feb. 2015.

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Diana- My Most Attractive Adversary, by Madeleine Begun Kane

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Diana- My Most Attractive Adversary, by Madeleine Begun Kane

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http://www.madkane.com/genderatwork.html

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Kane, Madeleine Begun. "My Most Attractive Adversary." Comp. Gary Goshgarian. The Contemporary Reader (2012): n. pag. Print.

This is the online version of an article that came out in the The Contemporary Reader, 10th Edition, by Gary Goshgarian. It's interesting because it speaks not towards the differences in wages or opportunities due to gender, but rather the different social standards set for a woman in a reputable job. The fact that her gender is constantly pointed out as part of her work shows that we may have not really gotten past in treatment of women. The focus here is not on the numerical differences, such as salaries and job oppurtunities, but rather the subtle social cues that still treat woman as shielded and protected from a world in which they are supposed to be equals.

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Madeleine Begun Kane, Humor Columnist, Gender At Work

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Award winning Humor Columnist, Madeleine Begun Kane, is Raising Kane about subtle sexism in the workplace.

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It's become commonplace, when talking about respecting women, that the blame falls to men for their behavior and treatment. However, it is impossible to say that women aren't at least somewhat at fault for these occurrences. I personally believe that this is not speaking to the way we dress or express ourselves (which then would not be, in my opinion, a women's fault), but rather how we choose to respect ourselves. Do our actions and thinking show that we treat ourselves as equals to men, or do we let ourselves be put down without even knowing it at times? When women decide to not take action, they become part of the problem (just as we always tell men). Is this the change that we've needed all along?

It's A Man's Job to Respect a Woman. Digital image. Pinterest.com. "Laura VR", n.d. Web. 2 Feb. 2015.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/550424385679205834/

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The issues covered throughout the last few weeks have really focused in on what it means to be a man and what it means to be a women in society, and how each group is expected to interact with the other. From a woman's point of view, there's always a way to take the 'victim's' perspective. From lower job wages to acts of public indecency, women seem to always get the shorter end of the stick in terms of respect and social equality. To really understand any of these issues though, things have to be taken down to the core, where it's necessary to question whether it's society's views of women, or women's thinking itself, that needs to be revolutionized. Could things be solved if women simply learn to respect themselves better? To treat themselves as equals in a world where media tells them differently? However, the term respect is not limited to this. Day-to-day activities still show where women are treated as inequal, from job opportunities to incidents of sexual harassment and at worst cases, abuse and rape. Women's attitudes themselves cannot change these events, so then what can? Does media play a role in perpetuating this incidents? If so, then what can be done to counter these influences?

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Need to see more than what you have here; what about respect for women? What lens are you looking at this issue through?