The Geek in the Pink

Peril’s concept of “pink think” has some standing in today’s society, but for the most part it has been regarded as an outdated and sexist ideal. Nowadays it is not uncommon for women to behave in any fashion they see fit. Whether it is how they dress or converse, women do not shun themselves to set principles. It is even regarded as an accomplishment is one breaks free the shackles of the concept of “pink think.”

Today it is considered rude to subjugate women to the ideals of “pink think.” Although, in the first half of the 20th century it was nearly unheard of for a woman raise a family by herself or to even have a job. Women were expected to act “lady-like” around others and to participate in their duties of motherhood. The events that broke these concepts and brought new rise to women’s rights were the 19th Amendment and the riveters of World War 2. These events helped display that women can perform just as well as men and should have the same opportunities as they do.

Another stereotypical behavior that I have been affiliated with is geek think. “Geek think” is an ideal that has affected many adolescents and even adults for their entire lives. People who are incorporated in this ideology are those who are intelligent but don’t have a necessarily handsome appearance. This concept is derived upon popularity. Many students will tell you that there are three classes of people at their school; the jocks, the geeks, and everyone in between. Although today many people of this category are beginning to receive much recognition worldwide. Many famous geeks such as Albert Einstein are becoming a part of everyday pop culture. But I wonder if the recognition they receive is for what the did or their awkward appearance.