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| + | The idea of reverse discrimination against men is something I find quite interesting. Affirmative action programs were not meant to push men out, but were intended to give women a fair chance. I just think men felt threatened by the idea of women working at an equal level with them. I couldn't believe the disparity between men and women's pay, such as this woman: "whose annual salary was $2500 less than that of the average male in the ''Times''' Washington bureau." (P. 464) What astounded me was that one woman was more than qualified for a job, but was passed up for it multiple times, with the job going to men. The article stated, "sexism does indeed exist there, but in a genteel form in keeping with the overall tone of the paper." (P. 465) So does that make sexism okay? That it is only a "genteel form" that goes along with what the paper wants? Another thing I was shocked at and didn't understand was when the executive was talking about how he should hire the woman who was overqualified for the job. He said, "If she weren't a woman, she'd be in the bullpen right now!" (P. 465) Why didn't he just hire her? I think it was more about what was socially acceptable at the time as well as maybe his reputation? Whatever the reason, it amazes me at how restricting social norms could be, to both men and women. The worst part about this entire suit that these women of the Post brought to court is that even if the case was argued well in court, what is the most progress the women would have made...what would they have achieved? Even if they won, it would be difficult to actually institute change in that particular workplace, which is probably what kept many women from suing.. they knew it would become a dead end. --Alex M. | ||
