Cracking the Glass Ceiling

Hero #7: Larry Barton, Red Cross member
In today's society, sexism is still a part of the community we live in. Women are downgraded on magazines, television, and other media. Recently, in my AP language class, we discussed of the illusion of the "glass ceiling"; leaving women to believe they can go beyond the box they are currently imprisoned in, when in actuality they are still trapped with no way out. Controversy over rape trials are a very popular topic and the protests are very frequent. How does this relate to today's post? Well, a man named Larry Barton protests against the injustice of women's discrimination every year. He does this in a more unique way than most would. Take a look.

(Video 5. Larry Barton's Protest) 

A very likable man, Larry is a semi retired lawyer who participates in the protest event, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes." This even supports and helps people who are victims to domestic violence of any kind. It's not easy finding men to walk around town in heels but Larry is the first one to sign up ever year. He understands it's for a great purpose and he strives to make it one. They say this is a ways of "making up for the injustices men do to women."

"I guess the primary reason I volunteer is that I'm...I believe very strongly in compassion. Compassion for others. That is one of my passions. Is compassion for others. I think it's important also in our society that we have social justice and by trying to help people. At many times it's just one on one. We can't solve all the problems in the world but if we can help that one person, it could make a big difference"

This inspires me to join Red Cross. People like this are just trying to make the world a better place. I want to feel like I'm making up for the injustices of the world and not causing them. We all have a certain skill that we're good at and he has encouraged me to do the things he has. I would call him a perfect roll model and deserves the title of a lifetime hero.