We are all aware that racism, sexism, homophobia, etc., are present and alive within American society today, and yet we find it difficult to regard them as more than just distant problems. The reason I found this article so interesting is because it exemplifies this typical disconnect; Mr. Polk describes both his awareness of sexism and his failure to take a stand against it.
Mr. Polk writes about the discomfort that he felt while witnessing the sexist behavior of his colleagues but also states that he found himself remaining complicit. When forced to confront discrimination, the burden of social norms outweighed the consequences he felt as a result of sexist behavior. Mr. Polk clearly regrets his inaction, but I was especially interested
Mr. Polk writes about the discomfort that he felt while witnessing the sexist behavior of his colleagues but also states that he found himself remaining complicit. When forced to confront discrimination, the burden of social norms outweighed the consequences he felt as a result of sexist behavior. Mr. Polk clearly regrets his inaction, but I was especially interested