Ok, so I missed class last week courtesy of the cold and flu season. This blog, therefore, is a synopsis of mostly my opinion and some of the other things I’ve looked at in other people’s blogs.
So – we’re discussing the issue of sex and gender. This has always been a sounding point and a matter of debate in American culture. We live in a predominately patriarchal society. Our culture has been dominated by men for as long as we have had our own culture. This goes back to our European roots. Is this the best system though? Of course it is not. Women still receive less compensation than male counterparts doing similar jobs, even if the males have less education and training.
We also began to touch on the adult entertainment industry and how society views its participants. Women are viewed poorly and with reproach, often being called sluts and whores. Men are basically viewed as “getting a piece of ass.” Why should women who participate in the making or directing of pornography be viewed differently than men? They’re in the same industry. It all goes back to the patriarchal views of society. Traditionally, women are viewed as weak and feeble. When they step out of the typical roles set forth by society, they face many more hurdles than their male counterparts. This point goes beyond the adult film industry, however.
My blog is rather broad this week, and my thoughts are mostly fragmented. Stress and sleep deprivation are prevalent once more. Even in spite of all that though, the point I am making is surely clear. Changing this culture is the responsibility of us. Yes, us. The students who seek higher education have a responsibility to try and promote tolerance and understanding. We are the leadership of tomorrow… some of us are even the leadership of today. We cannot fail in our responsibilities to leave the world in a better way than how we found it.
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