V. Spike and Parisi
In today’s society, people have been taught that heterosexualism is a way of life. For men and women to be identify as a “normal” couple. Since the beginning of time, “the Bible” has stated this in its writing as first came man and then a woman. This as been taught over and over it has been passed down by generations. The word “heterosexism” means “it can include the presumption that other people are heterosexual or that opposite-sex attractions and relationships are the only normal and therefore superior”.
Women rights are marginalized in three generations of rights. The first right is civil and political liberties. This is criticized by women and is consider “men’s rights”. The second generation rights , economic, social and cultural rights and to be a limited degree cultural rights. But the second generation rights fail to address, economic, social and cultural issues.(pg. 147). Women are consider “secondary”, what they do is not important or taken serious by men. The third generation of rights, seeks to preserve the integrity of a particular cultural, ethic or indigenous group through the right of self- determination (pg. 151) . This group is emphasized on culture instead of the rights of the identities of the people. The groups rights would be problematic for promoting women’s rights. Women should have the right to reproductive rights, fair job wages, own their property, free education (to learn to read and write).
In some cultures today, women have no rights at all. They are only good to reproduce and take care of the family. That is their only sole purpose. I work as a Caseworker for senior center, some men and women see me and are surprise. I guess since I am a woman of color, minority. A lot of women praise me and some tell me they wish they could of went to school and learn to read and write. In my experience a lot of women because they are women are disproportionately affected with basic life needs ( income, healthcare and shelter). A lot of women in NYC are homeless. As I read this chapter “Are women human?” it is clear that men rights are the human rights under heterosexual social relations. And how rights for women are a problem. This oppression must continue to be eliminated and women must continue to change men views. During this time of 2017, I believe things are changing maybe not as quick but in time we will see good changes for women.
