Over the past three years I have attended Hargrave Military Academy, an all-male military boarding school in southern Virginia. Throughout these three years, I have grown and matured in both my actions and my beliefs. Many of these beliefs influence my worldview, and guide how I act in my day-to-day life. There is one particular area that I did not consider before attending Hargrave, but it is now something I am passionate about. I am resolved to change the negative treatment of women in our society.
It has become apparent that the way society behaves toward women is rather abysmal. Women remain disrespected and, in some cases, dehumanized in everyday interaction. Many find it acceptable to disrespect women for no discernible reason other than