Examples Of Blatant Scrutiny

Jasmine Bennett
27 October 2017
English Comp.
Blatant Scrutiny
There are invisible rules people make to justify certain actions in this world. These vary from society to society. These rules are the foundation of many documented regulations in government. It creates undocumented factors and differences in the workplace, in schools, and even in the average home.
I signed into my first job at the company of Starbucks as a Barista. I was new and fragile to the hostile environment. There was always a genuine fear of making a mistake or being spotted by undercover corporate personnel. Perhaps my boss would find the drive through timers to be dangerously behind and would find my name below the time of use. The customers were always in some sort
Stigma surrounding topics like these often handicap opportunities for discussion and education. Growth cannot be achieved by silence.
In this reflection, I hope to shed light on an uncomfortable subject in order to bring upon a sense of awareness among myself and to the reader. My goal is to provide examples of modern day sexism and how problematic it can be. I would also like to demonstrate not only the prevalence of women-based discrimination in the workforce, but also how individual prejudices play a role in perpetuating societal misogyny and strengthening a patriarchal system. Finally, I will reflect upon how these experiences have impacted me and other women alike. Two personal experiences with sexism in the workplace tend to stick out in my mind. Last year, while I attended Truman State University, I landed a barista job at the local Starbuck’s. As an eager and broke college student, I was ambitious to begin making my own money and gain a greater sense of independence, as most teenagers do. My job duties consisted of making drinks and most importantly, interacting with the public. Careers that involve customer service require its employees to be polite, agreeable, well put together and
I felt utterly humiliated in front of my peers and I felt incompetent. Stereotypes that portray women as the weaker sex perpetuates societal misogyny. If workplaces don’t start utilizing women for their individual and unique talents, they are effectively throwing away an entire half of their workforce's skill.
Assuming the physical condition of a woman and her ability to perform basic tasks is a violation of equality and in some cases, privacy. Many women have had similar experiences with being denied entire jobs based on the notion of women being the weaker sex. The longer society holds onto these toxic beliefs, the longer it will take to achieve true equality.
Although being a woman in this society can be difficult, I wouldn’t change it for the world. Women are strong, powerful and persistent. Women have much to offer the world if given the opportunity. Our subconscious assumptions can have real, adverse effects on the lives of women. I believe awareness, discussions and education can resolve most of these societal diseases. It takes several years for society’s mindset to evolve. Laws and regulations concerning women’s rights are crucial but not paramount in changing the mass’s preconceived ideas about women. Societal change, like societal misogyny, is perpetuated by the