American businessman and Republican Party nominee for President of the United States in the 2016 election, Donald Trump has voiced his opinion over women’s attractiveness, as well as their ability to execute work well.
Trump has insulted co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington, calling her “unattractive both inside and out.” He has also stated that American singer and actress Better Midler is an “extremely unattractive woman.”
Each of these comments were stated by Trump via his Twitter account.
“It is disheartening to see that this is still happening. I really
thought we were passed the time where objectifying women was seen as
acceptable,” Jasmin Tartt, a member of American Association of University Women, said.
Over a month ago, Trump compared his wife with Ted Cruz’s wife in
side-by-side photos on his Twitter account. Along with the photos of
both women, he wrote, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Sinead Maguina, vice president of American Association University of
Women at University of Central Oklahoma, responded to Trump’s comments
regarding women, “If you can only [give value to] a person by their
looks, not only are you a narcissistic person – not only you are selfish
– but you are just very ignorant. A person’s attractiveness doesn’t
last forever. It does not, but your intelligence does. Your intelligence
will be with you until the day that you die.”
The Republican Party presidential candidate is no stranger to grading
women on looks, according to multiple sources. Because of these
comments, Trump’s campaign has brought with it a lot of conversations
over sexism and sexual assault.
During an interview with The New York Times, Trump made comments on model Heidi Klum’s appearance, saying, “Sadly, she’s no longer a ’10.'”
“Being graded based on your look, it’s pretty saddening and can be very hurtful.
I’m definitely more empowered than I was in the past. And I’ve spent
time in the military, so I’ve been around guys talking like this. But
being where I am today, I definitely try to make a point in letting them
know it makes me uncomfortable. I feel everyone should be able to feel
this way and say something,” Tartt said.
During the first presidential debate, American politician and nominee of the Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, called out Trump for his history of misogynistic comments. In particular, she brought to light the former Miss Universe Alicia Machado, who he has called “Miss Piggy.”
Trump also insulted Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski in a Twitter attack, calling her “neurotic.”
“I’m not an object. I don’t dress the way I dress to impress boys. My
intelligence is worth more than anything, and so those comments kind of
depreciate what a woman is. We are not just a pretty thing you can look
at. We are working women, we are mothers, we are CEOs. For him to say
that, that’s just saying women are just an object, and that’s not OK. I
don’t know who taught him morals,” Maguina said.
Tartt explained that a lot of men use this type of behavior: offending women and covering it up by saying it’s all a joke.
“I think a lot of people try to make excuses for this type of behavior because they play it off
as a joke — the ‘boys will be boys’ culture that we live in today. It’s
not even just about sexual, explicit things. It’s about what is behind
it, because sexual assaults happen every day, and it’s mostly on women,”
Tartt said.
“Just because you say some offensive comments and then say it’s a
joke, it’s really not [a joke], because you thought about it, and you
said it. It’s not funny to me, and it’s not funny to anybody else,”
Maguina said.
The New York Post emerged with a
videotape displaying Trump bragging about sexually assaulting women. In
the video recorded a little over a decade ago, Trump said, “You know I’m
automatically attracted to beautiful women. I just start kissing them.
It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a
star, they let you do it. You can do anything … Grab them by the pussy.
You can do anything.”
Since the leaking of the video, Trump has been accused of harassment
and assault by a number of women who came forward to share their stories
of alleged misconduct.
“Him commenting that the sexual comments that he made were just
locker room talk is basically giving permission to everybody to just
mistreat women whether it be physical, or mental or at the work place,”
Maguina said about the leaked tape.
When asked how to educate the male population over this touchy topic,
Maguina said, “Just say, ‘Hey, you know what, I don’t appreciate that.
Can you please not say that again? Because it’s not nice.’ Don’t be
afraid to stop them and say, ‘That’s not okay for you to say.’ They
don’t have people that tell them that, because some girls just ignore it and go on with their day. I think we just need to be stronger as women,” she added.
Showing posts with label rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rights. Show all posts
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Do Women have Sovereignty over Their Bodies?
As a woman in America, I take advantage of my rights and
I understand the history of our challenges. Even with previous
disadvantages and economic injustice, we have accomplished many rights
throughout the last century.
Our grandmothers have fought for our rights, and under American law, women won the right to vote on August 18, 1920, which opened many doors for our future. Instead of being the secretary, we became the boss.
Women in America were expected to stay home with the children, cook for the family, and raise the children to be good citizens. That archetypal concept, however, has drastically changed in the last few decades. Stay-at-home dads became more popular, and mothers received an education and the means to follow a career and be successful in a professional field.
Even though women have faced inequality during the last century—and have fought through it—gender gap still exists in America and throughout the world, especially in the workforce.
Women generally earn 79 cents for every dollar men earn for exercising the same jobs.
According to Women’s Law Center (CWLC), African-American women in 2014 were paid 60 cents for every dollar white men earned, while Hispanic women only earned 55 cents.
Women’s rights have started to progress, but the question remains: Have women taken sovereignty over their bodies?
From my viewpoint, popular media still limits women’s role by including an intense scrutiny and emphasis on their looks. America has oversexualized the female body and praised men for their work ethic, discipline and overall professional attitude.
In a social experiment video on YouTube, two different women were observed. One, a breastfeeding mother, received bad looks and mean comments such as “shame on you” from those passing by her.
The second, a young woman wearing an extremely cleavage-bearing shirt and tight-fitting clothes, was praised by men for how beautiful she looked. She received a positive reaction, even though she exposed the same amount of skin as the mother did, who was sitting quietly and feeding her infant.
Mothers have the right to breastfeed in public and shall be excused from jury duty upon request, according to the Oklahoma State Law.
It’s conflicting to see people shaming mothers for feeding their infants in public while they have the right under the law to do so. The same people that despise women’s right when it comes to breastfeeding, take their children to the mall, and let them see photos of Victoria’s secret models who are often showing more skin.
I long to see the day where women and men will be equally respected and admired by society—a day where women will be admired for her efforts to better the society, instead of her looks and extravagant eyelashes. After all, equal means equal, right?
Our grandmothers have fought for our rights, and under American law, women won the right to vote on August 18, 1920, which opened many doors for our future. Instead of being the secretary, we became the boss.
Women in America were expected to stay home with the children, cook for the family, and raise the children to be good citizens. That archetypal concept, however, has drastically changed in the last few decades. Stay-at-home dads became more popular, and mothers received an education and the means to follow a career and be successful in a professional field.
Even though women have faced inequality during the last century—and have fought through it—gender gap still exists in America and throughout the world, especially in the workforce.
Women generally earn 79 cents for every dollar men earn for exercising the same jobs.
According to Women’s Law Center (CWLC), African-American women in 2014 were paid 60 cents for every dollar white men earned, while Hispanic women only earned 55 cents.
Women’s rights have started to progress, but the question remains: Have women taken sovereignty over their bodies?
From my viewpoint, popular media still limits women’s role by including an intense scrutiny and emphasis on their looks. America has oversexualized the female body and praised men for their work ethic, discipline and overall professional attitude.
In a social experiment video on YouTube, two different women were observed. One, a breastfeeding mother, received bad looks and mean comments such as “shame on you” from those passing by her.
The second, a young woman wearing an extremely cleavage-bearing shirt and tight-fitting clothes, was praised by men for how beautiful she looked. She received a positive reaction, even though she exposed the same amount of skin as the mother did, who was sitting quietly and feeding her infant.
Mothers have the right to breastfeed in public and shall be excused from jury duty upon request, according to the Oklahoma State Law.
It’s conflicting to see people shaming mothers for feeding their infants in public while they have the right under the law to do so. The same people that despise women’s right when it comes to breastfeeding, take their children to the mall, and let them see photos of Victoria’s secret models who are often showing more skin.
I long to see the day where women and men will be equally respected and admired by society—a day where women will be admired for her efforts to better the society, instead of her looks and extravagant eyelashes. After all, equal means equal, right?
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
The right to own a gun
Do we have the right to own a gun? And if we do, what are the complications with it?
According to the Second Amendment, ratified in 1791, "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
I take in consideration the Second Amendment that gives citizens the right to bear arms, but I also understand that they need to be responsible and trained to use a gun.
It's alarming that 900 of our fellow Americans have reportedly died at the end of a gun, 900 in the past month. It's even more shocking knowing that 40 percent of all gun purchases are conducted without a background check, despite the fact that the law requires licensed gun dealers to run background checks, according to Barack Obama and Joe Biden's article "Gun Control."
"Congress needs to help, rather than hinder, law enforcement as it does its job. We should get tougher on people who buy guns with the express purpose of turning around and selling them to criminals. And we should severely punish anybody who helps them do this," said President Barack Obama.
Along with the right that was given to us by the Founders, we also have an obligation to allow others to do the same.
By giving the right to bear arms to a few people that abuse their limits, others are having their rights taken away, such as the right to worship freely and safely, the right to assemble peaceably, the right to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
If you are selling a gun, it is expected that you won't sell to a person that is a felon or prohibited from buying the gun. It's common sense. Luckily, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree with us on the need for universal background checks, including more than 70 percent of the National Rifle Association's members.
There needs to be a balanced approach on gun control in the United States where both sides agree on several issues.
Americans that are qualified to possess firearms shouldn't be denied the right to participate in their own defense.
We live in a country full of adventurous people that love sports and hunting, and I'm a big supporter of all activities, if done responsibly.
President Obama suggests that Congress should restore a ban on military assault weapons, and limit guns with the only purpose to pump out as many bullets as possible, and as quickly as possible. These types of guns with the purpose to cause extreme damage, are designed to inflict maximum damage and should only be held by the people, said President Obama at a speech delivered at the South Court Auditorium, on January 16.
"For the 25 other innocent children and devoted educators who had so much left to give. For the men and women in big cities and small towns who fall victim to senseless violence each and every day. For all the Americans who are counting on us to keep them safe from harm. Let's do the right thing. Let's do the right thing for them, and for this country that we love so much," said President Obama at the Sandy Hook shootings aftermath on December 14, 2012.
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting took place in Newtown, Connecticut, when 20-year-old Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children and 6 adult staff members. Prior to driving to the elementary school, the killer shot his mother at home.
Without a doubt, many families are still suffering the tragedy that took lives of many innocent citizens.
It's time for the people to stand up and fight for a world where violence, racism, and stereotypes does not exist.
Let's be proactive in prioritize peoples' lives.
A version of this was published at The Vista.
According to the Second Amendment, ratified in 1791, "A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
I take in consideration the Second Amendment that gives citizens the right to bear arms, but I also understand that they need to be responsible and trained to use a gun.
It's alarming that 900 of our fellow Americans have reportedly died at the end of a gun, 900 in the past month. It's even more shocking knowing that 40 percent of all gun purchases are conducted without a background check, despite the fact that the law requires licensed gun dealers to run background checks, according to Barack Obama and Joe Biden's article "Gun Control."
"Congress needs to help, rather than hinder, law enforcement as it does its job. We should get tougher on people who buy guns with the express purpose of turning around and selling them to criminals. And we should severely punish anybody who helps them do this," said President Barack Obama.
Along with the right that was given to us by the Founders, we also have an obligation to allow others to do the same.
By giving the right to bear arms to a few people that abuse their limits, others are having their rights taken away, such as the right to worship freely and safely, the right to assemble peaceably, the right to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
If you are selling a gun, it is expected that you won't sell to a person that is a felon or prohibited from buying the gun. It's common sense. Luckily, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree with us on the need for universal background checks, including more than 70 percent of the National Rifle Association's members.
There needs to be a balanced approach on gun control in the United States where both sides agree on several issues.
Americans that are qualified to possess firearms shouldn't be denied the right to participate in their own defense.
We live in a country full of adventurous people that love sports and hunting, and I'm a big supporter of all activities, if done responsibly.
President Obama suggests that Congress should restore a ban on military assault weapons, and limit guns with the only purpose to pump out as many bullets as possible, and as quickly as possible. These types of guns with the purpose to cause extreme damage, are designed to inflict maximum damage and should only be held by the people, said President Obama at a speech delivered at the South Court Auditorium, on January 16.
"For the 25 other innocent children and devoted educators who had so much left to give. For the men and women in big cities and small towns who fall victim to senseless violence each and every day. For all the Americans who are counting on us to keep them safe from harm. Let's do the right thing. Let's do the right thing for them, and for this country that we love so much," said President Obama at the Sandy Hook shootings aftermath on December 14, 2012.
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting took place in Newtown, Connecticut, when 20-year-old Adam Lanza fatally shot 20 children and 6 adult staff members. Prior to driving to the elementary school, the killer shot his mother at home.
Without a doubt, many families are still suffering the tragedy that took lives of many innocent citizens.
It's time for the people to stand up and fight for a world where violence, racism, and stereotypes does not exist.
Let's be proactive in prioritize peoples' lives.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
It's time for a change! #ForaPT
Brazilians all over the globe are concerned about their home country. I don't blame them... Brazil suffered many accusations this year, and it has not been stable since then.
Many people involved in the government was caught stealing money out of our taxes. Billions of money where taken away from our pockets, and not used in our favor.
Today is the day where Brazilians make history! Millions of people are marching and protesting against the current President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, and asking for IMPEACHMENT.
Impeachment is given when an authority has abused its power, and committed crimes against the citizens. The person in power will lose all rights and authorities depending on how many people are seeking impeachment.
Brazilians want a change, and they want the President out of their way!
Protests are happening in almost all city capitals, involving children, families, and grandparents to take action against the corrupted system.
Streets closed down in order to allow pedestrians to protest against corruption, lies, and broken promises.
Brazilians are tired of the way the government works, and they are truly waiting for a big change. #FORAPT
There are 1.938.072 signatures or petitions to take away the authorities from the current President. If you want to sign a petition, visit:
https://secure.avaaz.org/po/petition/Impeachment_da_Presidente_Dilma_1/?pv=3428.
Many people involved in the government was caught stealing money out of our taxes. Billions of money where taken away from our pockets, and not used in our favor.
Today is the day where Brazilians make history! Millions of people are marching and protesting against the current President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, and asking for IMPEACHMENT.
Impeachment is given when an authority has abused its power, and committed crimes against the citizens. The person in power will lose all rights and authorities depending on how many people are seeking impeachment.
Brazilians want a change, and they want the President out of their way!
Protests are happening in almost all city capitals, involving children, families, and grandparents to take action against the corrupted system.
Streets closed down in order to allow pedestrians to protest against corruption, lies, and broken promises.
Brazilians are tired of the way the government works, and they are truly waiting for a big change. #FORAPT
There are 1.938.072 signatures or petitions to take away the authorities from the current President. If you want to sign a petition, visit:
https://secure.avaaz.org/po/petition/Impeachment_da_Presidente_Dilma_1/?pv=3428.
938.069x
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