5-A-1

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Instructions:

 * 1) Read the poem, Male Privilege.
 * 2) In a word processing document, rewrite this poem from the perspective of a woman that lives in a society that does not marginalize her voice, actions, progress, etc.
 * 3) Post your poem to the course wiki:
 * Click the ** Edit ** tab in the upper-right corner.
 * Scroll down the page until you see the first empty space under "Participants' Poems."
 * Highlight the " Enter your name here. " text and type your name.
 * Copy your poem text from the word processing document. Highlight the " Paste your poem here. " text and paste your poem.
 * Press ** Save ** on the Editor bar.
 * 1) Provide feedback to at least one of your peers. To comment:
 * Click the ** Edit ** tab in the upper-right corner.
 * Scroll down the page until you see the comment section under the poem you want to comment on.
 * Type your comments followed by your first name and last initial.
 * Press ** Save ** on the Editor bar.

Participants' Poems

 * Name:** Sherry Bereznak

privilege is what women have: running in Central Park at dusk with no fear, speaking loudly and proudly, always being heard equally able to reach any dream
 * Poem:**

privilege is what women have:always comfortable in __#|your body__ not being judged in sweatpants, no __#|makeup__ never being harassed by a male coworker if you wear a dress

privilege is what women have:no coos or names called out from a car passing by is not being stereotyped by hair, nails, beauty, job

privilege is what women have: equal pay, equal chance and an equal voice able to get the same deal on a __#|car or__ house deal nothing expected because of our sex bot being raped battered and abused by the powerful sinister male here or in other countries

privilege is what women have: throughout the world privilege is sees no gender


 * Comments: Your poem touches on so many aspects of what this privilege is about. I especially relate to the big purchases that are sometimes more difficult due to our gender. It is also so true that so many females don't feel comfortable in their own bodies and some of this reality has to be related to the what the media portrays as feminine beauty in our country. S. Bain**


 * Name:** Shannon Bain

progress a poem of what it might look like if privilege did not exist in our society
 * Poem:**

progress is not so simple, but its evidence would be easy to observe; going for a run late at night due to the heat without fear, staying late at a bar volleyball game and walking to __#|my car__ alone without fear, seeing pictures of your work and your accomplishments in the news, across the billboards and in print, seeing your face in the President of the United States and in your representatives in Congress

progress is watching Disney movies with your son and daughter that demonstrate that sometimes it’s the girl who is keen and saves the day and the guy, but doesn’t have to fight the vein wicked step monster who is curious about who is the fairest of them all, allowing your son to dress up in a ballet outfit and twirl around the basement and moving outside to clean up the yard and having him follow you right out the door without thinking twice

progress is not worrying about who brings home the bacon, sharing responsibilities rather than assumptions, talking about what makes us feel special rather than relying on old assumed ideas, deciding together who will drive, not worrying about the size of the luggage and not feeling like we need all that stuff… to make us more beautiful, smaller, younger

progress is being in healthy relationships with men and woman in which we don’t have to compete for his attention, in which competition is really not even about him, but about the sport, playing the sport we all want to play regardless of our gender

progress is knowing that my daughter is safe when she heads off to her first date, first college dormitory, first move into the city, first job, knowing that she would not keep it a secret if someone hurt her, knowing that my son truly had a choice of any role he wants to play even if that means he stays home with the kids, knowing that he can be the sensitive one without needing to be called soft

progress is not so simple, but in small steps, we keep moving, in small steps


 * Comments: I really liked how you used progress and touched on the disney movies and how they portray genders. Also you showed many instances where it would be great if priveldge did not exist in our society! SherryB**
 * I love your insight on your children and what you want for them! Awesome! Christina**

Privilege is simple:walking wherever you want, whenever you want and having no fear A late night jog, an early morning run, just enjoying freedom Being able to walk to a car late at night without an escort Leading a conversation and not waiting for my turn when I have something to say
 * Name:** John Marc Murphy
 * Poem:**

Privilege is the ability to be confident in who I was created to be. Not judging if my body type is perfect. No need to count calories or wonder if I’m exercising enough. Being secure in myself because I am not being looked at as just a physical body, but for what I can accomplish and contribute.

Privilege is not being put on display for others. It is not getting or keeping a job because of how I look but instead my abilities. It is not wondering what the men in the office think of me but knowing that I am accepted as a fellow co-worker.

Privilege is seeing great role models in my society that look like me. Role models that are not just in entertainment, but business, politics and other areas of life. It is not being thought of as a second-class citizen due to a difference in gender. Not being taken advantage of but instead thriving.

Privilege is what I want for my kids. No pain at the expense of others to make a gain. I am who I am and I am proud. .
 * Comments: Did you find it difficult to have to write from the viewpoint of a woman for this assignment? Christina**
 * Well done writing from a woman's perspective. I'm sure it took some extra effort. :) "Being secure in myself" is the perfect phrase to use. So many women (including myself) struggle with this because of the way women are portrayed in the media and treated in society. - Kimberly Foust**
 * Thanks for the comments, and I did find it difficult to write from the viewpoint of a woman for this assignment. Perhaps that is part of the point trying to be made here. As a male, I will never truly understand what it is like to be a woman and to go through the things women have to.-John Marc**


 * Name:** Schriner

Privilege is participating in any task, event, job, or sport you choose without questions or sideways glances or behind-your-back whispers.
 * Poem:**

Privilege is working and being a parent without anyone second-guessing your decision or telling you how you’re doing your children a disservice or choosing to put your career before your family.

Privilege is seeing your face mirrored in the face of the president, military, politics, marketing, finance, or even in the face of the new Yahoo CEO and not needing to be reminded of your gender but instead celebrated for your ingenuity, intelligence, work ethic, innovation, and accomplishments.

Privilege is confidence in your talent and abilities enough to go after your dream & grab it.

Privilege is not having to think before you speak or cover your face or know your place.

Privilege is being comfortable enough in your own skin that you don’t have to compete with media’s “idea” of perfection and beauty.

Privilege is playing with dolls or trucks or paint or dirt if you so choose and not having to follow someone else’s rules.

Privilege is the right to play a hero or villain or damsel in distress or clown without being typecast.

Privilege is celebrating your brain and not your assets.

Privilege is being aware enough of your privilege that you choose to fight for those who aren’t as lucky as you.


 * Comments:**


 * Name:** Kimberly Foust

Privilege is simple:
 * Poem:**

Being born into a world of equality, where fathers are excited to hear “It’s a girl” not concerned about carrying on the family name.

Being told you are smart, good mannered, and important as often as cute, endearing, and adorable.

Playing with bugs, digging in mud, dreaming of growing up to be a baseball player and receiving encouragement from family rather than laughter.

Becoming an adolescent comfortable in your own skin; concerned with exercise and nutrition because of your health, rather than your size and shape.

Choosing to remain single in your thirties and career driven without the lingering questions “Why aren’t you married?”, “Don’t you want to start a family?”

Earning the __#|promotion__ because your work has been valued, your voice has been heard, and your confidence in your own abilities is evident to all.

Privilege is simple: growing up in a culture of equal opportunity without favoritism, judgment, or apprehension.


 * Comments: Kimberly, I think you bring up a good point about the tugging points of view in our society when it comes to the role of women. While there is definitely greater acceptance of the career-driven woman you mention, there is still the thought of the woman needing to be married, have kids, etc. to be truly fulfilled. These are struggles that I do not have to deal with as a male.-John Marc M.**


 * Kimberly, I like the fact that you brought up that fathers are excited to hear that "it's a girl" because I think that it has been a struggle in the past. The perfect American family would be a family with a first born son and then a daughter so that the name would be carried on, and the son would always be first. Bowman**


 * Name:** Jillianne Bowman

Privilege is simple: not having to pay for anything on the first date, having someone open the door for you, not feeling bad for saying no to a date, you don’t have to call the other person first after a date
 * Poem:**

Privilege is: being able to watch whatever kind of movie you want and not being judged on its content, having an excuse not to go out because there is no one to go with, can stay at home reading a romance book and no one will judge

Privilege is: not having to be stronger than another person, worried about being the best in sports, able to pierce any part of the body without being ridiculed, can be independent when they want but not judged for relying on another person

Privilege is: having a better job than a man and no one saying a word about it, not feeling insecure about another woman and what she has, being confident in oneself and not worrying about what others think


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