Feminism

I am a feminist. To some, the word is like poison. Some will turn away or cringe at the mention of it. Feminism does not mean I hate men, it means I want gender equality for all. The true definition of feminism is "the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes." It is about EQUALITY! It’s not just about women. It’s about men too. Most men don’t feel that they can be open about their emotional struggles. For example, most men struggling with mental illness feel that they cannot go to anyone with their concerns for fear of being seen as weak. If men don’t feel the need to be strong to be accepted woman won’t need to be the weaker gender. Gender should be seen as one moral NOT two separate standards for each gender. It is about all of us. Once everyone is treated equal there will be no need to stereotype women and men. If we are equal men and women will be paid the same for the same work. Through my eyes, it doesn’t make sense that because I’m a woman I won’t be paid the same as a man-for doing the same thing. If we are equal we can start being defined as who we are not what body parts we have. We can all be more free. If women can be strong then men can be vulnerable. We can all be more of ourselves. Feminism is about all of us. Let’s make it that way.