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¶ … integrate writing. Make a connection/link readings. Use proper citation. Font 12, Double-spaced, MLA format "Doing Something Different": Throughout discuss things people counter everyday sexism.

In spite of the fact that the social order saw much progress during recent years, sexism is a common occurrence and it seems that it is going to be long before people actually accept each other as equal with no regard to skin color, ethnicity, or gender. While female pioneers in the past managed to produce much controversy by doing things as simple as wearing pants, it is currently required to adopt a more complex attitude in order to have the general public acknowledge the fact that women and men should be considered equal.

The fact that I am somewhat experienced in working with cars made it possible for me to express interest in learning more about mechanics. The moment when I saw that a local auto shop was searching for someone to train in the field was the moment when I realized that this was a chance to improve my educational experience. Certainly, I was well-aware with the looks I would get as a result of wanting to learn more about mechanics, but this did not stop me from going through with the plan.

From the very first moment when I stepped into the auto shop (I did not call first, as I knew that doing so would likely influence the person on the other end of the line to come up with an excuse with regard to why the shop cannot use a new trainee right now) I noticed that everyone was looking at me as if I were a customer. I put across my intentions to the first mechanic I met and he started smiling and called the manager. Both he and the manager giggled when they heard that I wanted to learn more about being a mechanic. Surely, I was prepared to come across such reactions and I emphasized the fact that I was proficient in many aspects concerning cars and that I was practically no different from a man who would come looking for the same position.

Even with the fact that it would be absurd to compare a woman living in the contemporary society to a woman who lived several decades ago, it seems only natural to say that the authorities today have somewhat similar ideas when it comes to women. "Because they have less access to lawyers, the media, and advocacy organizations, and because society has convinced many that they are powerless, they are less likely to challenge government restrictions of their rights." (Roberts 283) This is how I felt when I tried to convince the auto shop manager that I was fit for the job he was offering. I felt that he was influenced to believe that I was powerless as a mechanic and that it would be impossible for me to persuade him to even hear me out with regard to my intentions.