Yasfaw 1 Yonatan Asfaw Prof. Kate Haffey WGST 101 28 April 2024 Final Exam Section 1(B): John Scalzi’s article provides a very descriptive metaphor to describe the concept of privilege, particularly the privilege associated with being a straight white male. It recognizes the privilege that white males receive in society in different forms. Peggy McIntosh’s article “White Privilege and Male Privilege” (McIntosh,1988) provides insights into the various aspects of privileges that Scalzi seems to address in his article. Some ways in which McIntosh’s overall ideas connect to Scalzi’s article include unearned advantage in which McIntosh discusses how certain groups like white males often have unearned advantages in society. She states, “I have come…show more content… She said, “I can go shopping alone most of the time, pretty well assured that I will not be followed or harassed” (McIntosh,1988). When seeing this in the light of Scalzi’s metaphor, it can be seen as playing on the lowest difficulty setting grants certain players easier access to resources and achievements without encountering obstacles. The other privilege that is being addressed by Scalzi is freedom from stereotypes and prejudice, in which McIntosh highlights how privilege can shield individuals from negative stereotypes and prejudice. She quotes “If a traffic cop pulls me over or if the IRS audits my tax return, I can be sure that I haven’t been singled out because of my race” (McIntosh,1988). In Scalzi’s metaphor, playing on the lowest difficulty setting represents freedom from the negative stereotypes and biases that can affect the gameplay experience for others. Section 2(D): In Michael Kimmel’s work on the “culture of entitlement”, he touches on how societal norms and expectations can foster a sense of entitlement among certain individuals, especially men, who feel that they are deserving of certain privileges and advantages simply by their…show more content… This behavior of entitlement often manifests in attitudes and behaviors that prioritize the needs and desires of men over those of others, particularly women (Kimmel, 2008). Observing the spoken word performance piece “Friend Zone” by Dylan Garity in Kimmel’s work on entitlement reveals how the poem serves as a critique of this cultural phenomenon. Throughout his piece, Garity explores the concept of the “friend zone”, which is a term used to describe a situation where a person feels entitled to romanticism or sexual attention from another person simply because they have formed a friendship. An aspect of entitlement that Garity critiques in his poem is the expectation of reciprocity in relationships. He wrote: “I used to believe that people only ever want one thing And they want it all the time And if they say they don’t, It’s because they can’t say they want you” (Garity,2014). This highlights the expectation that if someone is kind or supportive towards another person, they should automatically receive automatic or sexual affection in return
