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The Role Of Sexism In Topeka High School

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My strong opinion is about the rampant sexism in Topeka High School. From the way teachers handle certain rules to the way that girls are treated. These are the reasons why I believe Topeka High school is sexist. Warning in advance this is more of a rant with evidence backing it. First off let's start with the average class setting. Men walk in whom are wearing large holed wife beaters. These particular shirts show off a lot of side and chest skin. When the men sit down nothing is said about the skin that's showing. In comes a girl wearing a tank top and a sports bra. When arriving in class she takes off her jacket as it is warmer in this particular classroom. Upon doing so her sports bra is slightly tugged up on the side of her arm causing

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