“A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” ~Gloria Steinem
Cradled in the arms of her mother, she sleeps soundly; unaware of what the future holds. Does it hold her name in the highest glory in the world of numbers? Or does the brilliance of her words move mountains by moving hearts? Or does the darkness of tired social norms engulf her light?
She doesn't demand the standing of a Goddess, the importance of someone extraordinary; all she demands is some space- some space where she can spread her wings, stretch her huddled limbs, and prepare to fly as much as her potency promises. She doesn't demand to be held above him, she wants to be allowed to match shoulders with him. She wants to be considered a person full of potential, intellect and strength.
After the unfortunate Delhi Gang Rape, one can recall the magnificent uprising against the obnoxious crime and also the sweet satisfaction on seeing the brewing of a revolution. However, these ardent footsteps didn't even walk a mile, and their pace softened. Sub standard humor proceeded by sexism and superfluous chauvinism have again started to produce squeals of laughter, and patriarchy doesn't seem like such a big deal.
Why? Did we march with candles in our hands just to let the fire in us sizzle off? Did we cry feign tears of concern, just to let the wails of other women go unheard? I doubt.
Till date, one can hear girls being called provocative for the clothes they wear, people they meet, places they go and views they hold.
Whatever happened to the notion of men being chivalrous and aware of the fact that they’re not animals and cannot be ‘provoked’ into doing something detestable? I fail to understand how wearing short dresses and blogging about gay rights is ‘wrong’ and raping a woman is ‘not a big deal’? How is the bringing up of a man not questioned, but the ‘morals’ of the harassed victim put under trial?
Violence against women, an unfair share in education and underestimation are not only the roots which weaken the sensibilities of the society, but also produce hurdles for the next stars, who possess XX chromosomes to shine bright. I wonder how many stars died out without shining and how many Newtons, Teresas, Lincolns and Curies died nameless. Today, we have a weapon to slash this unfair stereotypical society with. Today, we can choose to fight and speak our minds, not only for ourselves, but for all those who aren't fortunate enough. Today, we can pick feminism over the sexism, to eradicate patriarchy from the very roots.
I, in no way suggest that sexism only affects women. The prejudice is sadly giving men the underhand, too. Sexual assault, violence, and other such evils are harming the male members of the society, too; but the eyes blinded by bias, fail to see that men need help, too. Women ARE NOT born to be the victim. As believed by many, we don’t demand superiority, we demand equality! Or, wait. How can we demand something we already have? Women ARE as powerful as men; we demand recognition.
She opens her eyes and smiles. She sees lakes of opportunity streaming in, and reflections of the rainbows of equality in them. She doesn't need to be scared. She isn't inferior to anyone. She spreads her wings and flies.
~Queen Of Blah
9 thoughts on “She's Got Wings To Fly”
Amazing! <3
Thank you! :)
True, women need recognision.
And you can move mountains by moving hearts with the brilliance of your words. :)
Thank you, Rashaad. :)
This is captivating,moving,heartbreaking and motivating all at once! Good job snorky! Keep up the good work :)
Snort! :D Thank you! :)
bewAre!!!! This is the beginning of the end.YoU might not agree, but thiS is tHe start of feMAle chauviNism.The endless war between the male chauvinists and the female chauvinists is not very far.
Note: The writer of this text asserts the moral right to be identified as the writer of this text.
^There is a difference b/w female chauvinism and feminism. Feminism ends where patriarchy does.
Once Again, BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN.
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