Sexism In Education

There is an obvious sexist undertone that is very relevant in today’s society. People often don’t account for the educational biases that are very obvious in the classrooms. During class this week, we read about Emily Martin discussing how we talk about female reproductive pieces in regards to conception. http://bigthink.com/philip-perry/there-is-inherent-sexism-in-how-we-talk-about-biology . This article by Philip Perry touches on that topic as well as goes into details about the inherent sexism in biology. The article states that sperm is recognized as a protagonist but a sperm cell doesn’t contain a brain that helps with reaching a goal. These subtle analogies create a distorted perception of how the world works in students’ minds. It makes it seem like the male sex is superior which can influence people’s thoughts. This is how sexism can be institutionalized as it comes through a higher power, educational system. Perry also states that sperm is often described as being able to have an infinite amount whereas eggs are finite like an inventory that is just waiting to be used. The articles we discussed in class as well as the one by Philip Perry all showcase how important an open-minded approach to learning is. People can become influenced by these subtle references which can cause for a world filled with inequality. People need to come together and start reevaluating the way they speak and teach as it can lead to big fundamental differences in cultural viewpoints.