Philosophy assignment, due 8/9
Homework
Note: My gender is male. References need to be allocated to each parts
Part 1: Reader Response (3 pages)
This week's content:
· reading: Disch Parts 6, 7, 9 &10: Families, Education, Health and Violence.
· Prezi: The Difference and Dominant Approaches Approach
Write a response on the reading (s) that most spoke to you in 2-3 pages.
Part 2: Discussion(at least 300 words)
This week I'd like you to focus on a recent news story that is relevant to the topics we've been covering in class that is related in your opinion to the Difference or Dominance Approach. Be sure to speak directly to this approach in your post. I feel this type of discussion can broaden our scope, and allow you to speak on what interests you.
Be sure to provide a link to the news story so everyone can access it.
Part 3: Write your comments(70-100 words each)
Abortion Rights : New Zealand moves to decriminalize.
BBC news has issued a story based on women's rights. The government has proposed decriminalizing abortion and allowing women to choose a termination up to 20 weeks into a pregnancy(BBC news).
Although I don't agree 100% with terminating life just because we did not mean to get pregnant, I do agree that a woman has her own right to choose. There are those situations where a woman has been in some traumatic situation causing her to choose to end a pregnancy. I do know this Abortion is not pleasing in gods sight I am sure however he does forgive us of our sins.
Having the right to decide is human.
No man should ever intrude on the decisions a woman has over her own body. Jacinia Arderns government issues details of a bill which would change abortion laws in force since 1977(BBC News2019). A woman may only obtain an abortion if two doctors certify her pregnancy would danger her mental health or physical health(BBC2019). Ms Ardean will be voting on the bill by thursday. If the bill passes women will no longer need assessments done by health practioners(BBC2019).
Counseling services would become available for women if the bill passes. It takes a lot out of a woman to make the decision to end a pregnancy. Men in government have no idea of the emotional strain a woman goes through to make such a decision to end pregnancy in the first place. ending pregnancy could mean the woman could have been rapped and traumatized or a child could be born with diseases ,heart problems each women has her abilities of what it is she can handle. all women are not strong enough to handle certain situations life hands us. Society has forgotten to stay out of other folks lives ,religions and belief systems. Government has stepped in to far by making it mans business to control the lives of women who have been abused ,traumatized or otherwise . I can agree according to circumstances and where a woman is emotionally she should be able to make her own decision without fault or face charges.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49234944
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How I fight sexism as one of the few female butchers in a male-dominated industry.
Link (Links to an external site.)
In this class, we have talked about equal rights in the workplace between men and women. When looking through recent news articles I came across this one about a young woman who is a butcher. I decide to write about this article because it wasn’t a heavy as a lot of the things, we read in this course but still shows the differences between men and women within a profession that is a male-dominated profession. When hearing the term butcher you are likely to picture an older man, heavier set and strong. It takes a certain type of person to be able to tear apart animals’ day after day. Jessica Wragg is a young woman who has worked as a butcher since she was 16. She a girl that likes to wear makeup, get her nails done, dress up and go out with her friends. Men in the industry are always talking to her in a demeaning way, and don’t look to help her advance her career because they don’t see it as her place. What I really liked about this story is to have Jessica points out that women can bring something different to the industry. When watching the video attached to the article she talks about the difference between men and women butchers. Men just cut the meat and are done, Jessica says she “approaches the meat industry more delicately as a woman, women make better butchers then men because they have an understanding much more of an appreciation of where this meat came from. They are methodical and take their time more.” (GMA, 2019)
References
GMA, J. W. (2019, August 6). How I fight sexism as one of the few female butchers in a male-dominated industry. Retrieved from ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/fight-sexism-female-butchers-male-dominated-industry/story?id=64782954&cid=clicksource_4380645_null_bsq_hed
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The topic I chose to explore this week is the consequences the "me too" movement is having on women. I am so conflicted, because this movement is so well justified, but at the same time I can understand where it might make some men nervous about their interactions with women.
Robert Foster, a Mississippi state representative, made the news because he denied a female journalists' request for a 15-hour "ride along" with his campaign. He claims it was an agreement he made with his wife in an attempt to avoid any situation that may compromise his marriage or his position in running for governor. Our Vice President feels the same way as he has been quoted as saying he would not have dinner with any women other than his wife (Markowicz, 2019).
The article goes to mention the acceptance of limited interaction with women by some cultures, but also suggest that the "me too" movement has been reduced to "believe all women" which I find very insulting.
This really speaks to the difference approach. It highlights the theory that men and women really do speak a different language. Putting myself in the position of a man, I get it, I guess. I have been with my husband for twenty years, and there have been multiple times where he has mentioned being uncomfortable in the presence of certain women and has said, "I will never put myself in the position of being alone with her". I always saw it as his right.
Having said that though, what does that mean for any progress that has been made? Is avoidance the answer? What a huge setback that would be for women, especially in the workplace. It just raises so many questions for me. Men should also have the right not to place themselves in uncomfortable positions, but isn't it discrimination in the workplace to refuse to work with a woman?
It's equally interesting to me that in true "dominance" approach the Mississippi state representative thought just simply dismissing the female journalist was the answer. There was no real compromise, no alternative plan, just "no".
I referenced an interesting article, in the World Economic Forum, which points out that the "me too" movement simply brought to light the issues that have been going on between men and women for years which, I believe, is why we have the Difference and Dominance theories to begin with. I am really interested in reading the different views on this topic, as I am so conflicted, I feel like I'm talking in circles.
Reference
Markowicz, K. (2019). 'Believe all women' makes the 'Pence rule' just common sense. The New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2019/07/14/believe-all-women-makes-the-pence-rule-just-common-sense/ (Links to an external site.)
Thomson, S., (2018). #Me Too is having unexpected consequences for working women. World Economic Forum. Retrieved from https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/03/metoo-campaign-women-isolated-at-work/ (Links to an external site.)
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