Stephanie Coontz once said. “Putting women’s traditional needs at the center of social planning is not reverse sexism. It’s the best way to reverse the increasing economic vulnerability of men and women alike.” I believe Coontz is on target ,and I completely agree with her. Sexism is a huge problem in the world today and is really frowned upon. People say the world is equal, but it is not, at all. The harsh reality is that many times women are not treated fairly. However, sexism is a negative concept that can be manipulated and turned into something positive by a clever woman. Sexism is defined as women being treated unfairly because of the stereotype definition of a woman. The stereotype of a woman is that they can not do what a man can do; they can not live up to man’s standards. In the real world, women use their beauty and sex appeal to manipulate men into getting what they want and then proving that they can do everything a man can do.…show more content… Men sometimes see women as dumb and stupid; they think that they are suppose to just cook and clean. That is not equitable, and women deserve more than that. Women should be treated equal to men because many times their way of thinking matches or surpasses that of a man. Women frequently have the mindset to manipulate men to get what they want. Two perfect examples are in Legally Blonde and Erin Brockovich.
In Legally Blonde, Elle Woods, the main character, takes advantage of being a woman, and she gets accepted into law school. In the movie, one of her law teachers, Professor Callahan, tries to sleep with her because of her sexual appeal and her looks. He promises her a job at his law firm. This is a perfect example of a woman having the power to get what they want and to move up to where they want to be. When Professor Stromwell, another woman, finds out about this, she helps Elle get through law school and
