CHALLENGING DISCUSSION TOPIC:
I dare you.
Regards,
Barry Urquhart
WOKE UP – MAKE A STAND
I have decided to take a stand.
Ageism is insidious, growing and is socially unjust. Henceforth, I intend to identify professionally as 34 years of age.
Woke Culture advocates, often referred to as social justice warriors, will doubtlessly be accepting, understanding and supportive, as will my now-peers, the young. The only thing I expect to be cancelled is ageism itself.
The contention is consistent with the issue of transgender, where the sex of an individual is determined and classified by biological fact. Gender, according to respected ethicist, Professor Margaret Somerville of Notre Dame Australia, is a culturally assigned characteristic.
Likewise, I choose to be forever young.
WARDROBE ASSIGNMENT
The good news is that I will not be effecting changes to my wardrobe. Disney will be pleased. They felt obliged to introduce a new pants suit and footwear for Minnie Mouse, to satisfy the ever vigilant woke warriors.
PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES
I expect many benefits from this stand and declaration, including empowerment, transparency, inclusion, and equity – the catchcries of woke culture.
Lifetime experiences, expertise and learnings will be set aside for the foreseeable future.
Barry Urquhart
Managing Director
Marketing Focus
M: 041 983 5555
E: Urquhart@marketingfocus.net.au
FOOTNOTE: I foresee this reality to be short-term.