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=Gender Discrimination/Sexism= Lucy W., Marinda G., Natalie M., and Lindsay C.

Gender Discrimination is the belief or attitude that one gender is superior to the other. Historically, women have been seen as the “weaker sex.” Not so long ago, women would not be able to do certain jobs, have certain rights, or get a certain education. Until 1920, women couldn’t even vote, and America is one of the most un-sexist countries in the world. In Saudi Arabia, women aren’t allowed to drive cars. In Kuwait, women can’t vote. Muslim women have to wear clothing that covers their entire body, even their hair. All over the world, women’s jobs don’t get paid as much as men’s jobs, even if it’s the same job.

=Characters=

CHARACTERS, in order of Appearance: Lindsay Lucy Marinda Natalie Casey - Lucy Luke - Lindsay

=Short Description of Scenes= Scene I: (Takes place around the playground) Introduction to gender discrimination: what it is, how it affects both women and men (physically and morally) Scene II: (Takes place inside the art foyer) Two boys and two girls fight using sexist remarks against each other Scene III: (Takes place in the Quad) The boys and girls talk about why sexism is wrong, and how to prevent it

=Detailed Description of Scenes= Scene I: Four girls are hanging out at the playground. They talk about what sexism is, examples of sexism, how sexism can affect both women and men, and how sometimes school kids use sexist remarks when they really aren't educated. Scene II: Two boys and two girls make sexist remarks at each other. One of the girls says that one of the boys is a 'girly man' because he wears a pink shirt. The boy replies asking why the girl likes to lift weights, how that's a guy thing. The other girl makes fun of the other boy for being named Casey, a girl's name. Casey becomes the bigger person and explains that gender discrimination is wrong. The boys and girls make up, apologizing for what they said. Scene III: The boys and girls talk about why sexism is wrong, and what you can do to prevent it. They explain that everyone human, and everyone is different. =Script= Scene I //The girls are hanging on the jungle gym at the playground// Natalie: Gender discrimination is the attitude that one gender is better than the other. Lindsay: Gender discrimination, is also called sexism. Sexism mostly affects women. In history women were always viewed as the 'weaker sex.' Marinda: Sexism mostly affects women. In history women were always viewed as the 'weaker sex.' Lucy: Sexism can also be against men. Marinda: Sexism can be saying that someone is doing something that reflects the opposite gender. Natalie: Like if a guy likes ballet, and you call him a 'girly man.' Lucy: It can also be if one gender isn't allowed do have a certain right, like the right to vote. Lindsay: In Saudi Arabia, women aren't even allowed to drive cars. It's horrible to deprive someone of a right just because of their gender. We're all human and we're all equal. Marinda: And sometimes, kids at school mock each other because of their gender. Most of the kids have no clue what they're talking about.

 Gender Discrimination-Scene 2

Luke (Lucy) and Casey (Lindsay) walk into the scene. Natalie and Marinda walk into the scene, too. The atmosphere isn't of the friendliest and Luke, Casey, Natalie, and Marinda have disgusted looks on their faces. Luke is wearing a pink polo shirt, that Natalie laughs at and thinks is girly and too feminine for a 13-year-old boy, and she clearly lets him know that. Luke uses sarcasm and discrimination, as does Natalie, and says that it's weird that she likes to lift weights. Marinda gets angry and says that Casey is a girl's name. Marinda, Natalie, and Luke start to fight and bicker and says rude things that aren't necessary. But, Casey turns for the best. He starts to tell Natalie, Marinda, and Luke that gender discrimination is worthless. Also, does it matter if girl's like to lift weights, or build robots, or even play basketball. And, does it matter if guys like a supposedly "girly" color, or they have a different name. He goes into the fact that things aren't //meant// for girls, and things aren't //meant// for boys.

Scene II Script:

//(Luke and Casey walk into the setting of the art foyer. Natalie and Marinda walk in with smug looks on their faces.)//

Natalie: Ha! Look at your shirt! //(Natalie points mockingly at Luke's pink shirt.)// It's pink! What are you... a girl?! Luke: What's wrong with my shirt? Look at your arms! They're HUGE! What are you, a bodybuilder? //(Luke bends back and starts to crack up.)// //(Natalie shrugs embarrassedly and covers up her arms.)// Marinda: What's your problem, Luke? Hey, Casey? Casey: What? Marinda: Did your mom think you were a girl when you were born? Your name sure proves that one! Casey: So? My name is different. What's wrong with that? I don't care if Luke likes pink shirts, or if Natalie likes to lift weights, or if you like video games! IT DOESN'T MATTER. You guys are just being sexist. Natalie: No I'm not! It's so messed up if guys like to ballroom dance or wear pink! It's not that weird if girls like video games. Luke: I'm with Casey. Natalie, think about it. Isn't that being a hypocrite? I mean, I guess I'm sorry for making fun of you. So girls can lift weights if they want to, but I can wear pink if I want to. Marinda: I kinda have to agree. But it's not fair if boys think that just 'cause I'm a girl means I'm a //girly// girl. I can like video games and still be a girl. And even if I //was// girly, that wouldn't make me weak or no tough. We have as much power and strength as boys, but maybe in different ways. Everyone needs some credit. Natalie: Yeah. Look at the women in Saudi Arabia. They can't even drive! How unfair is that? Casey: Exactly what I said. So we're all equal. //(Everyone slaps fives and the matter is resolved.)// Everyone: Yeah! //(sticks thumbs up cornily)//

Scene III:  Lucy: Sexism is wrong and it happens to a lot of people, men and women. Marinda: For example, it happened to Hillary Clinton. When she was at a rally, hecklers yelled at her to iron their shirts. That's pretty much saying that since she's a woman, she should be doing housework. Natalie: One organization that helps to prevent sexism for women is www.feminist.com An organization that prevents sexism for men is www.nomas.org Lindsay: To prevent sexism you have to remember that we are all human, and we are all equal.


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