Since morning I have received multiple "Happy Women's
Day" messages.
I cringe every year when I see these messages. It is sexist
to have this day in the first place and absolutely ignorant to perpetuate this
ridiculousness.
Please stop wishing me Happy Women's day. The fact that we
need to have such a day says a lot. Every day is men's day. I don't want one
measly day.
I want basic human rights such as not fearing for my safety,
access to public toilets and some respect. Oh and not being killed in the womb
or have acid thrown at me will be nice too.
I want equal pay and no glass ceiling. I want molesters and
rapists to live in fear and not the victims.
I want the right to decide when and how many children to
have and if I don’t want any not be judged for it. I AM MORE THAN MY REPRODUCTIVE
CAPABILITY.
I want to decide what to wear instead of being hidden away
under burkhas and ghunghats.
I want to claim the night and roam as I please without
perpetually looking over my shoulder.
I want to run without feeling self-conscious about how men
are looking at my breasts.
I want to be as free as men.
When that happens, we won’t have a need to celebrate this
day anymore.
When this happens half of humanity will truly be happy.
Sorry Womanity!
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