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| public domain photo by Lorie Shaull |
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| public domain photo - credits below |
Actual words and facts
appear to carry less
weight these days, but
perception is everything.
If she speaks softly,
cautiously, then
she's deemed timid,
weak, unfit to lead;
yet when he
does the same,
he's perceived as
powerful and
in control.
When she
raises her voice
(or her fist)
she's judged a shrew,
while he,
(on the other hand)
is regarded as resolute,
determined, decisive,
and passionate.
(That is, unless
he's black or brown -
then he's presumed
a threat.)
PSC / 2018-Nov
PD photo credits below (in order):
(1) woman's fist
(2) black fist
(1) woman's fist
(2) black fist
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