Flynn

Summary:

It is very apparent that men and women are still not considered equal today and that it has been a long battle to get to where we are today. In Flynn’s article she discusses the inequality women face in today’s society and how they aren’t getting enough credit for their accomplishments. Men have always shadowed women since the beginning and how this should be changed. Flynn also discusses how there are many bias studies being done today. In Flynn’s other writing she discusses how she supports postmodern feminism, which means knowing the equality that men and women have verses anitmordern feminism which is pointing out the differences between the genders.

Synthesis:

Flynn’s article can relate to Alexander and Wallace’s article about the LGBT community. Both women and the LGBT community are looked at as somewhat of a minority. Women are viewed less than equal to men while the queer community is oftend viewed as different and mysterious. These two articles could also relate to Heilker’s article on people with autism. All three groups are categorized by there differences rather than what they have in common with the majority of society. All three articles discuss the importance to break the barriers and to stop the silencing of the queer community, the autistics and the women. Their voices aren’t being heard and are forced to have others who don’t understand their differences speak for them.

  Reflection: My reaction to the article was very much positive. I could agree and relate to what Flynn had to say not only because I am a woman but also because it is important for everyone’s voice to be heard. Women and men should be treated equal with no hidden exceptions. It is obvious men and women are very different but no two people are the same but they should all be treated equally and with the same amount of respect.