[DaneR]

I don’t think that it is meant, by anyone, that Hispanics, women, etc. have just arrived at that point of qualification. I think it’s more to say that it is a historical moment. People tend to mark events like that, the first non-white supreme court justice, Thurgood Marshall, we tend to mark important events, especially firsts. Many people see these events as a turning point, it opens minds, even the most predjudiced ones, to the idea that we are all equal regardless of color, sex, creed, etc.

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[jamestalley]

Why is it that our society in 2008 continues to use the phrase ” the first black to have a particular job or the first Hispanic to to do something? Are we saying that blacks, Hispanics and women have just arrived to the point that they are now “qualified” to be accepted in today’s society? I find it very offensive to be contstantly reminded about someone being the First woman or the first black to hold a job or position.

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Name : jamestalley, Gender : Male, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Christian, Age : 38, City : orange park, State : FL, Country : United States, Occupation : medical, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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