"The test of whether or not you can hold a job should not be in an arrangement of your chromosomes." -Nuria Ano
This particular quote interests me and shows an example of Pearl Cleage, "Black Ice" because of the male superiority in the work force and the belittlement of women in Corporate America. In "Black Ice" Joyce was prepared for a meeting and had a confident going into the meeting until she was intimidate by Congressman Busbee. He questioned her on several topics that she discussed to challenge and gave her a hard time about her concern about helping young women's lives. Joyce became frustrated because of him undermining her abilities in the workplace. I believe he gave her a hard time because of her sexuality and did not take into consideration her overall point. Women in today's society are tested, either because of their race, gender, or sexuality and not held accountable for their value of their work. The stereotypes of women and the oppression they may go through in the work force is a prime example of "Black Ice".
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