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You know what makes me so mad?
Teenage girls being told they are "overdramatic" for expressing their emotions or problems.
SO WHAT IF THEY ARE BEING "OVERDRAMATIC????"
Feelings are always legitimate, no matter if you think someone else has "too many." Everyone has the right to express his or her emotions. No one should be criticized for being public about them.
Alright guys, so at my aforementioned school, we are having a retreat this weekend for all the girls 7-12 grade. I am the leader of a certain group of girls for the entire weekend.
I entirely intend to help these girls realize that they can become outspoken leaders too, unlike the message that my school promotes. I am going to attempt to subtly educate them this weekend that they are equal to men and should be treated as such.
Wish me luck.
Wow um okay I have seen a lot of complaints about internet folks who talk about helping the oppressed but "never do anything." First of all, a lot of us are not quite old enough or not quite powerful enough to bring about change in massive ways. For instance, I do as much as I can for feminism and other issues at my school, but I can't lead any sort of huge uprising because I don't want to get expelled. However, I do lots of "underground" sort of work. I educate people. I call people out. That's really as much as I can do right now. Second of all, why would you put someone else down who has views and the potential to make a huge difference someday? People as young as 13 are running feminist blogs on this site. Why would you want to discourage them from expressing their views? It makes no sense to me. Sure, I may talk more than I act. But the point is, I AM ACTING. I am trying to make a difference within my current boundaries. And I know a lot of you are too. Keep up the good work and make a difference where you are.
If you are a feminist:
DON'T put down other feminists for not agreeing with you on everything DON'T tell budding feminists to just be quiet and not express their opinions or ask questions. This stuff is harmful, guys. This (among other reasons) is why feminism has such a bad reputation. That's all, thank you.
Just realized something. When I was a little kid, I was told by my mom that I should not join the Girl Scouts because they advertised using the phrase "girl power." I love my mom, but...that is sad.
GUYS I won a scholarship to study Arabic in Rabat, Morocco this summer!!!!!!!!! I have been waiting to hear back for months and months. I am so excited, and so thankful to God for choosing to bless me in this moment! Just so you know, God has called me to the Middle East to work as a physician someday. In several countries in that area, women do not receive equal healthcare because there are not many female doctors, and some (not all) Islamic men do not allow their wives' bodies to be seen by another man, even if just for health purposes. I have been called to help these women, and I am so excited to do so. But everything starts with learning the language, and I get to start doing that this summer!
It makes me sad and angry when I see women and girls being put down because of their gender. It scares me when they accept these insults as truth. Stand up for yourselves, ladies. You are not inferior.
Yes, I am a feminist, but...
I do not believe women should never have to face adversity. I do not believe men never face adversity. Fact is, people, everyone in this world endures hardships. EVERYONE. These hardships may be of a different nature than your own. Be kind to others. Do not be so quick to jump to conclusions.
