The expectations I have about working with my organization

I believe that the main expectation I have about working with my organization, is the fact that there is more pressure to conform to femininity rather than masculinity. I think that this expectation comes from the purpose of the organization itself. The White House Project is designed to help women advance in the political world. Thus, it makes sense to me for the organization to conform to femininity rather than masculinity.

In chapter 8, it discusses that female peer groups reinforce feminine identity in most girls. I still do not know all too much about The White House Project, but I view the organization as a female peer group essentially. That being said, I am expecting that this organization of female peer groups pressure others to conform to femininity rather than masculinity, because the group is supposed to reinforce their feminine identity; expressing the reasons why women should be in office.

Thus far, I would say that this expectation of mine is unfounded. I am saying this, because I personally have not been pressured to conform in either direction. The White House Project is not trying to get any women in office that they can, but rather the right women. I believe that this shows a lot of responsibility. The organization understands that if too many “bad” women get in office, then the whole idea could go down the drain. That being said, I feel that their femininity will be pressured when the opportune time arrives.

Another expectation I have about working with my organization, deals a lot with chapter 3. Chapter 3 is about Women’s Movements in the United States. The chapter discusses different waves, and the specific movements of each wave.

I am expecting the organization to refer to some of these movements. The Women’s Movements in the United States have helped get women to where they are today. The White House Project, aiming to advance women in the political world, seems to be trying to start their own movement. I believe that if you are embarking on a journey like this, one may persuade or influence another to their side by informing them of other successful women movements. It also makes sense to me for one to examine some of the movements, that way they can learn what worked well and what did not.

I would say that this expectation is supported by the artifacts in The White House Project office. Over a desk hangs a 1960’s poster that supports women in the work force. On another wall there is a large photo of an ecofeminism movement. These artifacts express my expectation to be true, at least to some extent.