We all know that feminism is currently circulating a majority of social medias and the internet. However a controversial topic it may be, my views or opinions may be unpopular, but in my eyes truthful and in need of public recognition.
To me, feminism respects the equal working and paying rights of females to that of males. It resonates the respect of females and to show that women in our society are hard-working and deserve every bit of recognition (and in some cases more) than what men are currently getting. It demonstrates that women have power to rule instead of being ruled and to display the dominance that females are so rightfully entitled to.
Take Malala Yousafzai for example. She is a highly regarded and respected female not only in her country, but the world. Her story is taught in schools; a true identifier of the term ‘feminism’.
Since when was feminism about respecting and even promoting the sexualisation of attire and therefore revolting against the provocative remarks of men? This is not what we should stand for and value. For a majority of my life (I’m 19), I’ve been surrounded by influential women who have taught me my way of life and brought me up to respect my image and dress and act accordingly. Like, for instance, Malala; 90% of her body is covered, yet she is still respected because of her bravery and rebellion towards something she believed in. Young females these days are leaving the house in skimpy attire, to only then take to social media to retaliate to provocative activities they receive from men. My reaction? Don’t wear something that shows half your body to the public eye. Isn’t that something simple and obvious? But still, women expect to be able to wear whatever they want – regardless of how much skin they are showing – and still be respected and treated as any other? How is this regarded in any means as feminism? Ladies, please. Since when has showing so much skin become so important and relevant in today’s society? What happened to intelligence? You can’t expect to go out wearing something that shows half of your butt and boobs and for people not to look. That’s just stupid. If you really didn’t want people to look at your assets, then you would have concealed them and made yourself look presentable and perhaps even intelligent. Even I understand that girls may want to show off their bodies and create a reaction, but then why has it become such a huge topic surrounding the internet that women shouldn’t have to worry about how they dress. Even men, who are obviously muscular and clearly go to the gym, and walk around in muscle tees, flexing at every given opportunity, there’s always judgement thrown towards these types of people; people who scream for attention. Girls, you’re obviously going to receive cat calls or winks from men if half your butt is hanging from your shorts. So don’t act surprised and think that you’re entitled.
Ladies, understand one thing. Not all men find this attractive. Some might, but at the same time, they may not value you as a person and therefore, you’re creating a bigger hole for yourself then needed. Dress how you want to be respected. If you don’t want respect then fine, by all means leave your house in a bra and undies 😊. But think before you act. Because feminism, in my opinion, is by no means related to how women are dressing (or lack there of).
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