Week 3 Makeup: Disadvantaged groups

Women are often placed in a disadvantaged position regardless of their actions. It is easy to imagine scenarios where our understanding of people's behavior radically changes if a woman is involved. Because of that, women cannot escape being understood as women before they are understood as human individuals. This often puts them at a significant disadvantage relative to others because they are a) considered women first before they are considered individuals on the same standing as their male counterparts and b) have to overcome significant barriers to reach the same success/respect/achievements as that of a man.