Archive for the ‘Rant’ Category
The past few years, everyone seems to have started referring to themselves as a nerd or geek.
People seem to forget that in the past that these were derogatory terms. People who these terms were used on were outcasts. 80′s TV shows, Movies you see bullies beating up on them, and them being the butt of all jokes, and now everyone wishes to be them.
So, what does it mean to be a nerd or a geek?
The other day the topic came up in english, using male form of words to generically refer to all people. Using the word “guys” for a group of people, or “mankind” to refer to all humans.
A friend referred me to this article that used was written using “white” as a generic term for all people instead of “male”.
To me the article was a real eye opener. I began to understand how women feel when being refered to as a guy when in a group of people.
On the other hand tho, there was one thing that I did not agree with at all in the article. The term “white” is not at all in any way shape or form meant to include any other races, while the terms “guys”, “mankind” are.
There are so many organizations out there for women and for minority groups. I think these organizations are wonderful. It gives people a place to belong, a support group and also motivation to thrive.
Since the industrial revolution the world has been ruled by white males. (Since the beginning of time if you are looking at only males) And because of this, historically white males didn’t need organizations such as these. It was a man’s world so why bother giving them more of a leg up than they already had?