Ellie Moerdyk Psych Perspectives on Gender

Often times, we as humans are guilty of having a preconceived idea of what a “pimp” or “sex trafficker” may look or act like. In an article published by CNN, these make believe ideas are shut down within the first sentence. It’s proof that human sex trafficking is quite literally happening in our backyards. The article states, “A pastor, a state trooper and a convicted sex offender were among 1,000 people arrested in a month-long period trying to sell or buy sex across the country” (Chavez, 2017). See what I mean by we have an idea of what they may be like? Then the article starts with a pastor?! I was blown away, and immediately scared for my generation and those to follow. How is someone supposed to know whom they can trust when pastors and state troopers are among those buying and selling sex? For more information on the effects of Human Trafficking:     CNN Freedom Project             “Trafficking is a grav...

"Women refusi ng to give into sexual demands of male colleagues in positions of power find themselves routinely sidelined when it comes to promotions or bonuses... As for those who manage to break the glass ceiling — disgruntled male colleagues often accuse them of sleeping their way to the top.”             Being a woman has never seemed to be an easy task in any society, or time in history. To make matters more complicated, now that women are gaining their voices, and urge to hold corporate jobs, we have the issue of sexual harassment in the work place.   It’s sad that dealing with sexual harassment at work seems to be something most women have dealt with. In the article, “Women and Workplace Harassment” the article touches on sexual harassment in the workplace in Pakistan. I wanted to read this article, because I am well aware of the harassment in the United States, but I wanted to see the similarities. Sadly, ...