Stacee Broden

“Representing Gender, Race, and Realness: RuPaul’s Drag Race”
1. Public figures need to gain a better understanding of their privilege to have a voice and speak not only for, but with, people with marginalized voices in society. RuPaul’s television show creates a virtual safe space for people who face rejection in society in general, but also f…[Read more]

1. “The Social Construction of Gender” by Judith Lorber: I found it alarming when Judith Lorber pointed out that we feel socially uncomfortable until we reach a conclusion when trying to categorize people into gender categories. I think that exemplifies privilege for cisgender people because those who are not cisgender are made uncomfortable as…[Read more]

“Colorism and Racism: What is the Difference?”
1. Being the same race with different skin colors, or being different races with the same skin color, does not make one any less of a human being than another. Regardless of any circumstance, everyone should be respected as an equal human, not “3/5” human. One’s worth should be determined by indiv…[Read more]

1.The most factual aspect of race is the fact that it is socially constructed. The most scientific aspect of race is the scientifically proven concept of socialization. Different experiences per individual shape each person’s thoughts, behavior, and racial perceptions.

2.Being a minority increases the difficulty in experiencing acceptance and s…[Read more]