Relativity of Male Privilege to Catcalling

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Question 1: How is male privilege and catcalling connected? Why would men think they have the right to shout? In your answer give examples
Relativity of Male Privilege to Catcalling
Introduction
Most of us are not aware of the privileges that our social status entails. We would often think those privileges are our rights and means of expression. The way we see our advantages is like an acceptable norm it whatever form that it is. They seem fair so long as they do not cause harm to others. However, when e cross that line, privilege becomes a tool of oppression. Likewise, men privilege has long been an oppressing tool that continues o operate even in modern societies.
Most men do not accept, nor are they aware of their privilege in our society. Instead, they think their actions are part of their nature and identity as men. To them, masculinity and macho behaviors are their social role. However, men's behaviors are more of a result of an internalized masculinity that has been dominating our society. Little do we know that we put masculinity on a pedestal that we view it as superior. We are aware of the disparities in both genders' treatment, but we are not ready to accept that we perpetuate such differences.
One of the behaviors that society deems uncomfortable but is still operating is catcalling. At first, we would link such practices to men. It is because they say the most verbal advances. However, if we look closely, both genders are guilty of catcalling (Tran). It is just that women have less courage in catcalling in public spaces that their actions are out of sight. Though, despite men catcalling in public where many people can hear, society still seems oblivious to the discomfort it brings people. Let us discuss further how catcalling is connected to patriarchy and male privilege.
Patriarchal Society
As early as the time of Abraham, male dominance already operated in the societal system. Whether he was a community leader or head of a family, a man would always have the position. Society has given men the authority and supremacy for as long as the world can remember. It is evident in how most biblical narratives, religious entities, and even historical icons are mostly men. Jesus is born a male on earth; Allah and Buddha have assumed male gender; teachers and philosophers are mostly males like Socrates, Confuscious, etc.; historical figures like Alexander Hamilton, Christopher Columbus, and Martin Luther King are males. It is not to say that they should not have been what they are in the history of the bible. Instead, there is an implication that men dominated most opportunities and leaderships. Although there were female figures and icons in history, they are not as significantly honored in the same way as these men.
Even when feminism and female uprising put their effort into being recognized like men, patriarchy was still out in the society giving privileges to men. Around the 50s to 60s, professional careers accepted females as part of the working force (Caine). However, there was still a disparity in wages and workloads because they believed men did heavier work. Gender discrimination would often happen to women, and femininity was considered weak. Thus, when men...