Affirmative action is a series of policies that aims to increase the opportunities provided to underrepresented members of society. Learn its history and how it works.
Affirmative action is a series of policies that aims to increase the opportunities provided to underrepresented members of society. Learn its history and how it works.
Affirmative action is a series of policies that aims to increase the opportunities provided to underrepresented members of society. Learn its history and how it works.
Book Synopsis Does sexism against men exist? What it looks like and why we need to take it seriously This book draws attention to the "second sexism," where it exists, how it works and what it looks like, and responds to those who would deny that it exists. Challenging conventional ways of thinking, it examines controversial issues such as sex-based affirmative action, gender roles, and charges of anti-feminism. The book offers an academically rigorous argument in an accessible style, including the careful use of empirical data, and includes examples and engages in a discussion of how sex discrimination against men and boys also undermines the cause for female equality. From the Back Cover While the manifestation of sexism against women is widely acknowledged, few people take seriously the idea that males are also the victims of many and quite serious forms of sex discrimination. So unrecognized is this form of sexism that the mere mention of it will be laughable to some. Yet women are typically exempt from military conscription even where men are forced into battle and risk injury, emotional repercussions, and death. Males are more often victims of violent crime, as well as of legalized violence such as corporal punishment. Sexual assault of males is often taken less seriously. Fathers are less likely to win custody of their children following divorce. In this book, philosophy professor David Benatar provides details of these and other examples of what he calls the "second sexism." He discusses what sexism is, responds to the objections of those who would deny that there is a second sexism, and shows how ignorance of or flippancy about discrimination against males undermines the fight against sex discrimination more generally. Review Quotes "I recommend The Second Sexism to scholars who investigate gender relations, and I urge academic feminists to take Benatar's thesis seriously and to respond to it with respect rather than with disbelief or derision." (American Philosophical Association's Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy, 1 May 2013) "This book simply must be read . . . . Highly, highly recommended." (Mens News Daily, 4 January 2013) "The Second Sexismis well researched, with voluminous references. As such, it serves the useful function of raising consciousness about an important social issue. Benatar's research makes a strong case for an in-depth examination of the injustices and discriminations that men suffer in this and other societies in the 21st century." (PsycINFO/PsycCRITIQUES, 21 November 2012) "The Second Sexism is a strong and early step on the way to the awareness, amelioration, and treatment of a widespread and unaddressed problem that affects a not insignificant portion of the human population." (New Male Studies Review 3, Jonathan Badiali's, 26 September 2012) "Benatar's analysis brings much needed clarity to contemporary debates in gender studies, whose discourse runs the risk of becoming stagnant and dogmatic against a constantly changing social backdrop. Benatar does well to remind us that it is not only females who are constrained and disadvantaged by the roles that they have been socially encouraged to take up." (New Male Studies Review 2, J.P. Messina's, 26 September 2012) "And now, thanks to Professor Benatar, we have an incisive, comprehensive discussion of the phenomenon that feminism has unwittingly brought to the forefront . . . The writing is jargon-free. As a philosopher, Professor Benatar is attentive to conceptual nuance and clear, precise usage." (New Male Studies Review 1, Miles Groth's, 26 September 2012) "This is a very well-argued book that presents an unorthodox thesis and defends it ably. It would be a useful text in both undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy and gender studies, where it is certain to arouse a lot of discussion, much of it excited. Since it is very clearly written, and would be interesting and accessible also to the educated layperson. Most importantly, however, it is likely to change our understanding of gender relations." (Metapsychology, 21 August 2012) About the Author David Benatar is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town. He is the author of Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence (2006).
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Yes, 275+ visually engaging PowerPoint slides breaking down literally EVERY scene of Shakespeare's Macbeth! Character Analysis, Setting, Plot, Conflict & Important Quotes Explained Fun images with Engaging Questions *Use the PowerPoints during the lesson itself. The work for students will follow* In addition to the PowerPoint slides, you also get: 1) Comprehension questions for Act One 2) A plot assignment for Act One 3) A test for Act One 4) Comprehension questions for Act Two 5) A 'Who Said It?' assignment for Act Two 6) Comprehension questions for Act Three 7) A test for Act Three 8) Comprehension questions for Act Four 9) A 'Reading Shakespeare Out Loud' assignment 10) Comprehension questions for Act Five 11) A Quiz for Act Five 12) Two final tests - one easy, one hard - for the entire play 13) A Macbeth essay with 5 original topics, 2 outlines & a rubric *A printable Unit Plan detailing the order of things is attached as well* Don't overthink your Macbeth unit. Buy this and just click through the slides...or give this to students as a way to review...or give to students for an independent unit. Once you have this easy, click-through unit, the choices are yours!
When women take note of sexism during their daily lives, they stop accepting it as “normal.” But, in general, sexism, so densely woven into our habits, language, and traditions, is a subtle and slippery thing. Research shows that most people don’t see sexism even when it’s right in front of their noses. How do you think about and respond to these 10 everyday sexisms?
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The current public debate and wave of articles about how colleges can do a better job of providing access to students from low-income families reminds me that for over a century, most colleges have had an affirmative action policy for rich, well-connected white kids. It is called "legacy" admissions.
