Can we Bring a Change to Social Categories

While reading Asta's book, Categories We Live By: The Construction of Sex, Gender, Race and Other Social Categories, It was difficult to understand Asta’s point. The vocabulary was very challenging. I had to re-read it a couple times to understand it. From what I understand the argument Asta is trying to make is that she is in favor of new social categories. While other people want to maintain the pre-existing categories. This results in a conflict between those in favor of new social categories and those who prefer not to change. This causes those in favor of new social categories to feel oppressed. Asta also encourages us to consider the interconnections between appearance and reality. 

One thing that really stood out to me in Chapter 2 of Social Construction as Social Significance was the example Asta used to describe  “unintentional communal consequence” and “intentional consequence”. I actually never thought of that. This really made me look at this concept of social construction from a different standpoint. I learned that social roles are more than gender and sexual discrimaniton. It encloses many ascents that all tie in together to encompass the basis of these negatives.  Which I agree with I think we as a community should try to turn these negativity into positivity. Instead of point fingers and each other we should try to continue to break these stereotypes in a non violent way.  We need to raise awareness and educate our community that we need to welcome these changes to provide a safe and healthy environment for every individual. That I believe will bring a change we want and need.