In Woman Studies 1020 class we discussed the different “isms” such as: racism, sexism, classism, ageism, heterosexism, etc. While discussing this topic, one question kept coming up; how do each of these relate to each other and why are they judged against the “mythical norm”. In today’s society the “mythical norm” is based off of what is considered to be normal, typical or common. But what is the classification in order to be part of the norm? What qualifications does it entail and who gets to decide if one is or is not part of the norm? That is just it. We do not know what the norm is or who gets decide who is or is not. We tend to see and observe the population and their behaviors and make assumptions of what is acceptable behavior and what
