#proudtobewoman

[annmarieignatius-blog]

I attended a global sales meeting yesterday evening. Was feeling a little overwhelmed because I was the only woman in the meeting and the rest are men. The feeling was what am I doing here? 😳 And feeling wow a male dominant industry? They were super nice. they are some who don't take seriously. They just objectify you per say. Other than that I felt proud to be able to be in the room with the rest of the top performer in the company

[stuffinmymindijustwannashare]

Why is the rate of Violence Against Women (VAW) so high? Why does it even exist? Just because we have vaginas does not mean we exist for others to treat us like objects to satisfy their needs. We are killed because of our body? We are played with for the same reason? It's disgusting. In almost every country, men (not all, but in general) look at women not with respect but with lust and the belief that rape is a consensual act. In India, congress party leaders are stating that 90% of the rape cases are actually consensual sex between those involved in the cases. There have been suggestions made to reduce the marriage age for girls to reduce the number in rape cases. Those with power are refusing to acknowledge their responsibility to protect the women of their country. They instead try to find means to "reduce," which in no way will. The number of victims will be the same. What do you think those who commit the crime will think when reading this? 'The government is pathetic and we can continue without fear,' is what they will think. This will lead to the rising figures and women will no longer be considered as humans.

Oh wait, they aren't already, am I right? I read news articles that say, "Five month old child was brutally raped by her blood relative," etc. This is utterly disgusting and it is one of the many reasons why I am ashamed to be a human being. From a five month old child to a hundred year old woman, no one is safe from literally anyone. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), rape, acid throwing, online gender-based violence, forced marraige, honor killings, sexual slavery, female infanticide, trafficking of women - the list is endless. I have been told by others to not let this affect me, but how can I not? I always told myself to never be afraid of anyone, whether it be man, woman or animal. I trained myself to learn the art of using weapons. However now, I have sisters and seeing them go off to school is terrifying enough. I don't want them to travel around the world because no matter how prepared we can be, we are attacked when least expected aren't we? A man in a room filled with women is ecstatic, but a woman in a room filled with men is worried, terrified and does not let her focus shift not even once to protect herself.

We scream, fight, kick, protest, and finally plead for freedom but it isn't really heard, is it? We are ruthessly tortured and killed. And those who survive, instead of respecting them, Society blames them for being the victim. Why? Why don't you blame the criminals? Why not blame on the people who play a part in their upbringing?! Oh, I know, because Society plays a part. To not be blamed, Society pushes it towards the victim and dumps it on them. Am I right? "She dressed carelessly and revealed too much skin. It's equal to inviting men to touch her!" Small, inconsiderate, 'sarcastic' comments below videos in social media platforms are enough to affect one's mind. It is enough to contribute to the growth of future law-breakers. And the Law, God I have so much to talk about the Law, but I will keep it simple. Read a country's lawbook. It is either the lawbook that creates a world with peace or the complete opposite. Now, look at the countries (again, in general). There is no difference. The way the laws have been enforced is so pathetic, it is as if they don't exist. People around the world started to observe that Justice was no longer going to be of any help and strikes, protests, and movements begun. Yet, I see no change. All I see is civilians protesting for their rights and governments brushing it off, sometimes, if needed, responding with violence, and later on justifying their actions. If this is going to be the repeated outcome, we have to change our ways of voicing out our thoughts, opinions, fears, etc. We have to make sure it is effective. I am done reading articles that narrate the stories of innocent lives being lost.

[niftysodomy]

"If you want a definition of what a coward is, it’s needing to push a whole class of people down so that you can walk on top of them." - Andrea Dworkin

[kosongisikosongisi]

Day 15 : If You Could Run Away, Where Would You Go?

Memasuki usia seperempat abad, membuatku kadang masih jetlag. 

Kok jetlag?

Yap, antara masih agak kaget sama tugas dan tanggung jawab yang tetiba seabrek-abrek kupikul dipundak. Ga tetiba sih, udah merasakannya di umur 20 an. Tapi masih suka bingung, ke mana kaki seharusnya melangkah ketika tiada tempat yang bisa kita sebut rumah?

Harus ke mana kah aku untuk pulang?

Selain kepada Tuhan yaaa, maksudku, insan mana yang bisa ku jadikan tempat untuk kabur dan meluapkan semuanya. 

Seiring bertambahnya umur, mulai menyadari seleksi alam itu sungguh ada. Pertemanan mulai menipis dan semakin terlihat yang selalu hadir dalam ups and downs, atau yang hanya singgah mampir minum kopi aja. 

Pun asmara, lamanya waktu hubungan tidak menjamin apa-apa. Masih menjadi misteri, dan aku pun bingung, alam semesta akan membawa ku ke mana dan dengan siapa. Perlu berapa waktu lagi aku bertemu orang-orang yang hanya bertemu untuk memberi pelajaran dalam hidup. 

Karena pernah sempat memiliki tempat untuk pulang, tapi untuk apa..

jika hanya untuk sementara.

Bukankah menyakitkan, jika kamu menjalani suatu hal yang sebenernya kamu tau bahwa itu tidak berakhir indah? Indah dalam arti, ia akan hilang. Ia tidak akan selamanya ada untuk kamu.

Pada akhirnya, tidak ada tempat untuk pulang selain Sang Pencipta.

Suara hati tetap menjadi urutan teratas untuk bernegosiasi dan berdamai dengan diri sendiri.

[holywankenobi]

A fast sketch to wish a happy day to all girls, young ladies and grown-up women! You are more precious than gold. Don't let anyone make you believe the opposite... #woman #womensday #proudtobewoman #red #feminist #bunny #bunnylace #bunnyheadband #strong #notyourdoll #respect #equality #precious #jewel #internationalwomensday2018 #internationalwomensday #takeastand #fight #freedom

[poulettes-sisters]

Fourrure (fausse bien sur) et ciré 🌧, ça y est c’est l’automne 🍁🍁🍁. Mais ne nous laissons pas abattre, and let’s rock it ! 🤘🤘🤘. #teampoulettes #pins #pinsaddict #proudtobewoman #empowerment #womanempowerment #metalhead #metalgirl #rockabilly #hellyeah #poulettessisters https://www.instagram.com/p/B2yIiWOA8c2/?igshid=19d34wm14gg2a

[alorca]

🗣Por todo o #respeito que nós #mulheres merecemos 🤝 #equalrights #againstviolence #feminist #proudtobewoman #respect #weareallone #positiveactions #tolerance #evolution 💞 (at El Raval, Barcelona) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2sZFBIFGveJJjhXpAnrInuiV7i1vj-lX628As0/?igshid=114q5vxusz3o0

[iliveinnarniaandstudyathogwarts]

I'm proud of all the women who were out matching yesterday. Fighting for equality and basic human rights you are all strong you are all beautiful #proudtobewoman

[annalosia]

The morning photoshoot for challenge (Look my previous post). #proudtobewoman #dress #filters #instagirls #instagirl #photoshoot #girl #russiangirl #ladyinred

[mariabeatrizjorgerolimvaudan]

Mais palavras para quê? #woman #feminism #proudtobewoman #proudtobeawoman #womanwillchangetheworld #pink (em Oeiras, Portugal)

[mariangelmena97-blog]

#proudtobewoman #agreatday

[whihun]

Happy Kartini's Day. Our amazing woman, RA. KARTINI. For all woman the world dont get loose ur dream. Make ur dream become true, even the process is so hard. Become a clever woman dont mean us become rival fr men. Its just meaning we want to develop our generation. Proud to be woman😄😄 #kartinidays #amazingwoman #womensday #proudtobewoman (at Ilmu Komunikasi UMI)

[xoxfranzyxox]

I have a doll in my neck, but i'm not a barbie, I have a soul and many wish, i'm not an object, i'm a woman. #selfie #instamakeup #instafashion #instaselfie #oldstyle #oldselfie #instaphoto #instapic #picsart #smile #dollnecklace #girl #proudtobewoman #blondehair

[qiingqiingxx]

HAPPY WOMEN's DAY 🌷 It's nice to spend my day w my beloved 38 girlfriends 👭👭 #proudtobewoman #internationalwomensday #三八婦女節 #我的三八女友 #happyday #countdownlast2day #cherish #workbffs #missed #theyaremymotivationeveryday #throwback #foreveraccme #dontmakemefeellonely #love

[kayaonthego-blog]

Happy women's day 🌹 #internationalwomensday #happywomensday #womensupportingwomen #behappy #beyou #proudtobewoman #girlpower #girlsaroundtheworld #kayaonthego

[samannita]

People shouldn't be judged with their clothes. Dress courtesy from @dressberry @myntra . . #blogger #youtuber #embraceyourcurves #curvy#indianyoutuber #makeupandbeauttyblog #makeupandbeauttydiary #delhiyoutuber #delhiblogger #delhibeautyblogger #sub4sub #makeup #wakeupandmakeup #fashionblogger #fashion #trendy #bodycondress #proudtobewoman #lovingmyself#myntra