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Masculinity

"Later in life society dictates what a man
must do if he is to be 'masculine'. He is told
that a man can't show emotion and that they
must treat women as inferior. What is even
worse is that women accept this second class
role," Mrs. Koontz stated

"In the very same manner", she said,
"blacks are raised to believe they are inferior in
a white man's world." Mrs. Koontz said that
she felt that equal opportunity for blacks was
impossible in many parts of the country.
"When applying for a job a black man must
quickly try to adopt to the preconceptions of
his perspective employer, no matter what they
might be. He must cover any personality he has
to get the job."