In the essay, “Feminist Politics Where We Stand” bell hooks defines feminism as: “a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. The author wants to convey the misconception about feminism. Typically other men want to describe feminism as women that are angry, lesbian and hate men. In reality, feminism is the sole message of equal rights. Sexism continues to happen to this day. The discussion is not about equal rights anymore it’s more about, okay you want to do what men do then don’t expect to go on date and have the door be opened to you, don’t expect the man to pay for your meal, more of the chivalry aspect of it. I believe if you want to set expectations you ask for it from the beginning and if one chooses to “pay”, they also have the right to do so. Men choose to miss the point of allowing women to obtain jobs that you don’t usually find women working. To get paid the same amount that men would get paid. Giving the overall choice for a woman to succeed as men do. Bell Hooks states, “Imagine living in a world where there is no domination, where females and males are not alike or even always equal, but where a vision of mutuality is the ethos shaping interaction” (pg.5). The quote resonates with me because imagine living in a world where no one group dominates another or discriminates against one another. Everyone needs to see this change for the better and the future leaders of the world.  

As for the article “Sex & Gender 101,” I want to be honest about being more naive about how people identified themselves. This article was enlightening and broke down more about what sets sex and gender apart. Allowing children from a young age to grow up to be themselves without judgment is a good start. Your identity should be a process throughout your lifetime. It is difficult to say or feel what you’re most comfortable in. That alone does take time and experience. This happens with your sexual preferences and gender identity. The thought of raising a gender-neutral child could be a way to help society accept not everything or everyone needs to be labeled. We all should be more open to what we choose to be and be okay with it. I believe this will help not to set others apart but more so unite people. Being able to be more educated in the matter can overall help the acceptance be easier.