I was thinking, a bit ago. (Yes, I know, "look out!!!" right?) but I was rather wondering, since women outnumber men, in this world, have any of you chaps ever considered going for minority status?
Yes, yes, yes, I know. "Erika, you silly girl, what are you on about?"
If just on principal, alone, think about it.
"Minorities" are usually, realistically or unrealistically considered "disadvantaged" in life, compared to the majority. This covers a range of things:
1. Unequal representation in the media. (check)
2. Unequal health care. (check)
3. Issues and concerns ignored. (check)
4. Higher rates of incarceration in proportion to the majority. (check)
5. Ignored and even persecuted by the government, at times. (check)
6. Shorter life expectancy. (check)
7. Disadvantaged in education. (check)
8. Unfair/unjust laws targeted at them, and not members of the majority. (i.e. "manspreading") (check)
9. Persecution by the majority. (check)
10. Defined as lesser people than the majority (expendable) (check)
11. Smaller number to the majority population. (hence "minority")(check)
12. Higher rates of suicide, drugs and alcohol. (check)
13. Used for manual labor that the majority avoids. (check)
14. Prone to more violence than the majority due to social status. (check)
Anyway, I'm sure there's more, but, that's all I could come up with on short notice. But nonetheless, there you have it. At least 14 things that qualify a particular group for minority status , along with the special considerations and protections that come with it.
Consider it, hmm?
