It's hard to believe that sexism still exists. I literally just thought to myself "it's 2012 and we're still fighting for equality, seriously?" I constantly wonder what is it that makes people think women are inferior. Is it our caring nature, our ability to love, or our sensitivity (keeping in mind that all women are not like that)? In most countries women are considered inferior to men and aren't granted the same opportunities, there lie's a constant glass ceiling. But upon reading Zinn's text I began to think about how some of the cultures that he discusses are headed by women, which by the way astonished me. He stated that "women in the Plains Indian tribes of the Midwest did not have farming duties but had a very important place in the tribe as healers, herbalists, and sometimes holy people who gave advice." (Zinn, 2010, p. 104) With that I think, now why is it that in some religions women can't be  in charge of the church? Why can't America have the same standards as others in regard to treating women with respect?  Women have come so far only to hit the glass ceiling once again.

      It seems as though women can't be beautiful, smart, and intelligent in today's society. It's a shame that women in politics or business can't show that they have a well maintained shape in fear of not being taken seriously. What kind of society do we live in where women have to hide there feminism in order for our ideas to have precedence? What does it say to the younger generation when older female anchors get replaced by younger "prettier" reporters? Seriously, what kind of example are we setting? If you so happen to have an enlarged chest, then some see you as a "bimbo" and you can't possibly be smart (obvious sarcasm). I know I have more questions then answers, but this topic is extremely difficult for me. It's hard to know that regardless of my career, most likely a man with the same educational background will make more then me.

     Honestly, I'm constantly thinking about sexism because of the field that I one day hope to enter. I love social work, but after I graduate I plan on entering the Air Force. I know that this field is male dominated, especially the officers, but I can't help where my passion lies. I'm having to prepare myself for some of the names I'm going to be called, the way I'm going to be judged, knowing that people think that "I'm not going to be able to do it because I'm not as strong as a man". I would be lying if I stated that I'm not nervous. I'm nervous because I'm an African american female (officer hopeful), entering a Caucasian male dominated field, so only God knows how this experience will be.

I found this video that I thought was quite interesting and worth sharing. Any who, I'll leave you with your thoughts.