Sexism: A Tale of

Everyday

Discrimination

John Lako, Trystin Robinson, and that one guy named

Adam..I think..no it’s Colin...is it?...not sure...its a Theisen

I know that… let’s just go with Adam..yeah that’s good.

Sorry about that. On to the presentation!

What is Sexism?

Good Question!★ Sexism: prejudice, stereotyping, and

discrimination on the basis of sex★ Sexism goes BOTH ways★ Can be seen everywhere around the world no

matter the race, ethnicity, or economical status

Sexism Against Women

Sexism Against Women

★ Women have been fighting for years to be treated as equals to the men in our society.

★ It is not only seen in the workplace, but also in our homes, media, and culture.

Sexism Against Women:

Workplace★ A new study from the Harvard Business

School suggests that sexism is much more subtle.

★ The term “benevolent sexism” is used to speak about ongoing discrimination against women in the workforce

Sexism Against Women:

Workplace★ Men in the workplace will compliment women,

say that they are great workers, and yet still will not give those same women the promotions that they deserve.

★ According to the White House representatives, women earn 77% of what men make.

★ This means that women have to work 3 months longer than men to earn what men make.

Sexism Against Women:

Workplace★ Sexual harassment towards women can also be

seen in the workplace.★ 79% of the sexually harassed people in the

workplace are women. ★ Women have said that this harassment is 57% of

the reason they quit their jobs.

Sexism Against Women: Culture

★ Our culture has sexualized women in our music and our television.

★ We have said that women can not perform the same in the police force, fire departments, and the military.

Sexism Against Men

Sexism Against Men: THE TRUTH

★ Men are also sexually discriminated, a lot more than you probably thought...allow us to explain (Katie)

Sexism Against Men: The Courts

★ Men receive 63% longer sentences than women for the same crime.

★ Men are 165% more likely to be convicted than women.

★ In a study, Harvard Business revealed that court bias against men is 6 times larger than racial biased.

Sexism Against Men: The Courts

★ The divorce courts are considered to be one of the largest “men discriminators” in the nation.

★ Men are forced to pay alimony and child support, sometimes even if the child is not biologically theirs or if the woman had a job.

★ The alimony and child support may forever put the man in debt and can financially and mentally ruin the man.

Sexism Against Men

★ Men are also expected to pass tougher physical tests to qualify for the military, police force, fire departments, and many other “physically demanding” jobs.

★ Yet, men are expected to work with the women and receive the same salary.

Sexism Against Men: Domestic

Violence★ 65% of domestic violence is against men.★ Less than 1% of domestic violence shelters are

for men.★ Women are seen as the aggressor 53% of the

time, yet men are convicted more than 98% of the time.

SEXISM NEEDS TO STOP

Whether it is a man sexually harassing a woman at work, or the courts discriminating against men, the sexism in our society needs to stop. It goes against the Catholic Social Teachings of; Life and Dignity of a Human Person, Solidarity, Rights of Workers, and Rights and Responsibilities.

STOP SEXISM