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[] by Sara McGrath

This article talks about anti-sexism training in schools, primarily in Nordic countries, and argues how these programs, rather than promote equality, create a "switch in the poles of inequality between the sexes."

In both the 2005 and 2007 Global Gender Gap Report, Sweden was ranked as the number one country in women's advancement with regards to the economic, political, and educational realms. (UK was ranked as 11th, Canada as 18th, and USA as 31st out of the 128 countries studied).

However, despite the outward aspect of equality, some Swedes, and an article in Marie Claire magazine characterize Sweden as pro-female. Further statistics show that Swedish girls outperform boys in school, and in 2005, even compose more than 60 percent of college students in Sweden.

Mrs. Falk clearly described feminism as the idea of political, economic, and social equality of sexes. Therefore, if these statistics are accurate, then I strongly concur with the author. I believe that anti-sexism programs are prejudiced towards the women, rather than the "neutralization of gender."

- Tuesday, during class, Mrs. Falk addressed the "official" definition of feminism: the idea of political, social, and economic equality of sexes. Based on the findings stated in the article, do you think that anti-sexism programs fulfill this theory?

- What is your opinion towards the relationship between the global power and influence of the US, and the nation only being ranked 38th?

- If anti-sexism programs are imposed upon the American educational system, how much impact do you think will it have on the students? Will it amend the situation? Worsen?

- What is your opinion towards the whole subject?