Feminism

Interview a woman over age 45. What was their experience of gender? What is their history with feminism? Define feminism? Describe one experience in your life that made you conscious of gender. Respond to the readings. Due Feb. 2



I interviewed my grandmother, who is 64.



Q:What was your experience of gender?



A: As I grew up, my experience of gender was very harsh. If you were not a man, than you were pushed aside. I am a very independent woman and I will fight for what I believe is right. As much as they wanted to keep us from going to school and securing a real job, I wanted it. I graduated from Langston University with a Bachelor's in Psychology and went on to teach and even worked in construction just to show them that I could do as much as they can. I know it was childish, but I had to prove a point.



Q: What is your history with feminism?



A: I believe my history falls in with my experience.



Q: Define feminism.



A: Feminism is the equal rights of women to men.



My grandmother is a very strong black woman. I can advocate for her years of hard work and determination to be who she is today.



One experience in my life that made me concious of gender is when I was in middle school and high school. (It was an ongoing issue)

I always had to work twice as hard as the guy sitting next to me. Through academics, sports, etc., my focus was not only on doing what was required, but extra on top of that! I know it is sad, but that was just how my community was. Honestly, this experience helped me more than I could ever have imagined. Since, I was brought to go the extra mile, college work was just a bonus. I am very grateful for what I went through because it made me who I am, today.