Relativity of Male Privilege to Catcalling

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Question 1: How is male privilege and catcalling connected? Why would men think they have the right to shout? In your answer give examples
Relativity of Male Privilege to Catcalling
Introduction
Most of us are not aware of the privileges that our social status entails. We would often think those privileges are our rights and means of expression. The way we see our advantages is like an acceptable norm it whatever form that it is. They seem fair so long as they do not cause harm to others. However, when e cross that line, privilege becomes a tool of oppression. Likewise, men privilege has long been an oppressing tool that continues o operate even in modern societies.
Most men do not accept, nor are they aware of their privilege in our society. Instead, they think their actions are part of their nature and identity as men. To them, masculinity and macho behaviors are their social role. However, men's behaviors are more of a result of an internalized masculinity that has been dominating our society. Little do we know that we put masculinity on a pedestal that we view it as superior. We are aware of the disparities in both genders' treatment, but we are not ready to accept that we perpetuate such differences.
One of the behaviors that society deems uncomfortable but is still operating is catcalling. At first, we would link such practices to men. It is because they say the most verbal advances. However, if we look closely, both genders are guilty of catcalling (Tran). It is just that women have less courage in catcalling in public spaces that their actions are out of sight. Though, despite men catcalling in public where many people can hear, society still seems oblivious to the discomfort it brings people. Let us discuss further how catcalling is connected to patriarchy and male privilege.
Patriarchal Society
As early as the time of Abraham, male dominance already operated in the societal system. Whether he was a community leader or head of a family, a man would always have the position. Society has given men the authority and supremacy for as long as the world can remember. It is evident in how most biblical narratives, religious entities, and even historical icons are mostly men. Jesus is born a male on earth; Allah and Buddha have assumed male gender; teachers and philosophers are mostly males like Socrates, Confuscious, etc.; historical figures like Alexander Hamilton, Christopher Columbus, and Martin Luther King are males. It is not to say that they should not have been what they are in the history of the bible. Instead, there is an implication that men dominated most opportunities and leaderships. Although there were female figures and icons in history, they are not as significantly honored in the same way as these men.
Even when feminism and female uprising put their effort into being recognized like men, patriarchy was still out in the society giving privileges to men. Around the 50s to 60s, professional careers accepted females as part of the working force (Caine). However, there was still a disparity in wages and workloads because they believed men did heavier work. Gender discrimination would often happen to women, and femininity was considered weak. Thus, when men would show feminine behaviors, they were deemed soft and not in their right minds. This thinking has led the whole society to believe that men are capable and wise in many ways. Even in modern society, patriarchy still lingers in people's behavior.
Internalized Masculinity
When we say internalized masculinity, men and their typical behaviors may come to mind. We may think of a well-built man flexing with strength and confidence. In a way, such an image is a definition of masculinity. In a broader sense and much larger scale, internalized masculinity in society is the belief and execution of male supremacy, privileges, and behaviors. One, we have internalized the thinking that men are more competent in lifting, heavy, dirty works, and intellect. Second, we would tolerate and even encourage patriarchal, toxic traits such as bias work opportunities and sexual advances. Third, we continue to accept unfair treatment given to people because of their gender.
Today, all genders have internalized masculinity. It shows in how they view and value social roles (Uhlmann and Uhlmann). In some cases, these people would believe that men should be gentlemen who offer seats to women and the elderly. More so, they tolerate behaviors that they think are natural for a particular gender. For instance, they believe marriage is a default life event that would make a woman a homemaker while a provider. That is why gender-based oppressions are hard to eliminate because some people would side in a different, less productive argument (Uhlmann and Uhlmann). In talks of rape culture, rape victims would, most of the time, get the blame by asking about their clothing or actions that inspire their accident. Women would often receive a question that asks about clothes, behavior, and even personal background. These questions do not even contribute to the investigation but only open opportunities for unfair judgments.
Catcalling
Whistles, complimentary words, and space invasion are among the advances that give people discomfort (Tran). They are most popularly known as catcalls. In most cases, women would receive catcalls even in public and in an appearance that is not sexually inviting (Uhlmann and Uhlmann). Some would argue that men get catcalled, too, but they are not given attention as much as women. They feel men are not part of the fight against sexual abuse and that men are being blamed for it. While it is true that men also receive catcalling as much as women do, we cannot turn away from the fact that such behavior is inspired by internalized masculinity and the patriarchal system (Tran).
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