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VR, Female, Age19

Photo: Unlabeled

In this image a crowd of men are the only present during a court. This symbolizes an inequality between both men and females. A difference that has always existed leading to the female gender to be seen as the weakest. Jury trials at this time were of great importance, but the fact that only man are present to give their opinion. That displays a powerful message. Is a women's opinion less valuable than that of a male? Even today, we hardly ever see women involved in political positions, or in important platforms. Society calls for a change. Just like the women at this time, women today deserve to have equal opportunities as man, to show what they are capable even if that means sharing a simple opinion at trial. 


Exhibit Detail: Music Class

This image caught my attention, for it was one of the only pictures with women present, in fact, the only picture with all women. However, the description states that most, if not all, of these women are dedicated to be educators. This is an example of a stereotype, why can only women be viewed as educators? As I follow a career in education, I've witness this same idea towards educators. Several years later, this image represents what I see in my classes today. Man are afraid of going into the field of education in fear of being labeled as weak or having to be compared to women. It's unbelievable to think that after so many years, people's mindsets towards women is to label them as the weaker gender. The saddest part is that some women themselves believe they aren't worthy of comparing themselves to a men. 


Exhibit Detail: William Barnett Family

What most caught my attention about this family picture was the description it was provided. The father was assassinated by some brothers who were actually hung in the gallows. However, In the description the only names mention are that of the murderers and the witness. The farmer was from the Creek Nation and his name wasn't even mention. The saddest thing about inequality sometimes is that its not only seen between genders, but between color, ethnicity, and economical status. Until this day, these issue still haunt our communities. Although, I believe that a change can be made if we put effort into the issue. I admire people like Dr. Henehan who rise up to the occasion and work for a difference. The entire experience at the Museum made me realize an issue, such as gender inequality, and how easily people find it so unimportant. It's a matter that influences our daily lives, but It doesn't have to go on for another 100 years. 


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