Sexism Against Women Research Paper

Sexism has always been a major issue for women. It seems that today, everyone has to be careful of what they say and do so as to avoid offending someone. While everyone is busy worrying about extinguishing sexism towards women - which still is an issue that needs to be taken care of, who is concerned with sexism towards men? Sexism is just as much of an issue to men as it is to women.

Major League Baseball’s change to the sliding rules has already begun to have a negative impact on games. So now everyone is miserable. In only one week of regular season play, lots of anger and aggravation with the rule surfaced from coaches and players.

Goal: To use art as a tool, to help women of color transform pain into power, through narratives of sexual/reproductive experiences. They will “out” themselves in an effort to help others explore how patriarchy impacts the willingness/ability of women to speak out against sexism.

“Women belong in the kitchen.” “Are you on your period?” “You play like a girl.” Within the halls of schools all across the United States, sexist phrases and comments run rampant. The mindset of an entire civil society is based around the fact that men are stronger, smarter, and more level-headed than women, thus making them more fit to be given opportunities and leadership roles. When a boy tells me, “Go make me a sandwich,” I am deemed “crazy” or “irrational” for speaking up in an assertive manner. However, when I do speak up about the injustices and double-standards to which women are held, I am met with timidity, reluctance, or even repulsin when daring to suggest that feminism addresses the issues associated with sexism and equality. If I could research any topic, I would choose to research the reason as to why so many citizens of the US, both men and women, are so opposed to the movement of feminism.

Saudi Arabia is one of the most gender segregated countries in the world. Did you know that women aren't allowed by law to drive in Saudi Arabia? The article Saudi Arabia’s Freedom Riders by Neil Macfarquhar explains how the ban on driving is just one of the many restrictions in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia needs to be more gender equal towards women.

Have you ever been yelled at on the street? Have you ever had comments made about your body that was inappropriate? I have. I am fifteen years old, and anytime I go swimming or go out without my dad or brother, I am harassed, usually by men who are much older than I am. This doesn't make me feel “beautiful” as some men claim it does, it makes me feel uncomfortable and without control.

In the United States, men and women have the same rights and laws. Unfortunately, half way around the world,it is a different story in the desert country of Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, men and women are treated completely different and have different laws according to their gender. The numerous, oppressive laws for women in Saudi Arabia and lack of basic human rights are causing a call for change because women want to be treated with respect, not worse than a doormat.

In order to further comprehend the reason for women’s oppression, one must first understand the root and history of this problem. Sexism and the idea of patriarchal societies have been around since ancient times. Journalists of the Macmillan Social Science Library define sexism as discrimination based on gender. They mention that such types of discrimination are often directed toward women: “Sexism may occur in major life events and in everyday behavior. Acts of rape, abuse, and sexual harassment are generally committed against women. In their daily lives, women have to deal with suggestive remarks about their appearance, sexist portrayals in the media, and pressures to behave in a way that reinforces gender stereotypes” (Macmillan Social

No matter how far back we look in the history, we can say that women suffered sexism from the very beginning.

The future for Saudi women is difficult to predict, however, it has much potential. The percentage of women that are being educated is constantly growing, women are opening businesses, participating in politics and being activists for the promotion of women’s rights. Women are starting to demand their rights and freedoms. Accordingly, the monarchy is incrementally responding to women’s demands.

After reading about many gender roles in different cultures, I have decided to research Saudi Arabia. I chose this because I have heard how strict their gender roles are, and wanted to read more into it. One thing I learned about Saudi Arabia is that women, regardless of age, must ask a male to do almost anything, such as working, traveling, studying, seeking medical attention, and, of course, marrying (Mandea, 2013). Women are also not allowed to make many decisions for her children, unlike women in America, who usually play a huge part in parenting (Mandea, 2013).

Sexism is a delicate subject that many people feel uncomfortable talking about. The definition of sexism is the prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. It can affect any gender, but is commonly known as affecting women and girls. Many people will argue saying the United States is becoming more sexist than ever. However, I believe we, as a society, are progressing towards equality between the sexes.

Saudi Arabia has recently been making reformist noises lately about women rights. Although women in Saudi Arabia are still unable to vote, drive, or marry non-Saudi men, they are slowly moving towards equality, just like American women had to do. Although almost half of Saudi Arabian people are women, women are not treated like equals. The differences in the two cultures are extreme. If a Saudi Arabian women was to do half the things an American woman is able and willing to do, it would be considered frowned upon and rude.

Sexism is still an issue in modern day America, but people are beginning to take a stand against issues such as this. My first experience with sexism in the workplace was at a young before I even had the chance to start a career. From the time I was a young girl I was determined to be a veterinarian and proudly told people that whenever I was asked. Then one day a male family member told me something that struck a nerve. I was told to change what I want to do because I was a female and my job would be to stay at home and raise a family and my husband would work or that I should find something more suitable for a woman. Little did I know that comments and actions such as this would not stop there and for many women it continues when they officially enter the workforce.

The topic of this paper will focus on the women in Saudi Arabia. This topic is not only interesting and timely; it shows that even the countries whose economy is highly developed, can still have problems within the country. Saudi Arabia may be a paradise and an attraction for many people to live in because of its economic stability and its high living standards, it is also a nightmare for many of the women who live there with no rights. Saudi Arabia is a prime example of how some countries still deprive women of their basic rights, and treat them in a way that is inferior to men. Although Saudi Arabia is being run on the basis of the Islamic Shariaa law, it goes beyond what Islam says and it deprives women of their autonomy.