BALANCE THE WORLD

Most men (and some women) around the world think sexism is not an
issue anymore.
PRIVILEGE IS WHEN YOU THINK SOMETHING
IS NOT A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT’S
NOT A PROBLEM TO YOU PERSONALLY.
This is what Roland Barthes calls “exnomination.” Male gender is considered the
norm, so the problem then lies with the other, which men feel they do not belong
to.
A few examples of male privilege:
Privilege of a gender that confers authority.
Privilege to show skin and dress as you wish.
Privilege of seeing yourself widely and positively represented in the media.
Privilege of having political officials fight for issues that pertain to your sex.
Privilege of having major religions in the world led by individuals of your sex.
Privilege to move or date without fear of harassment, assault, or rape.
Prevalence of Street Harassment in the U.S.
65%
57%
41%
25%
18%
16%
Overall Prevalence
of Harassment
Verbal Harassment
Physically Agressive
Harrassment
Data: Stop Street Harassment, 2014 Study
Becoming aware of your privilege should
not be viewed as a burden or a source of
guilt but rather an opportunity to learn and
be responsible so that we may work toward
a more just and inclusive world.
FEMINISM IS FOR
EVERYBODY.
— Bell Hooks
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