We are at war. No, I'm not talking about Iraq or Afghanistan. I'm talking about a world war against women and children. Those human beings who walk this earth constantly reminded that they are not free. They are possessions, accessories, appointments, appurtenances, assets, baggage, belongings, chattels, effects, equipment, estate, fixtures, furnishings, furniture, goods, impedimenta, paraphernalia, province, real estate, settlement, tangibles, territory, things, trappings, tricks, wealth.
Even in the United States, where women represent more than 50% of the voting public, we find it difficult to stand up for ourselves and effect change that will make a real difference in our lives as mothers, workers, wives, girlfriends...titles which, in themselves, reinforce ownership.
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The only solution is ideological change on a global scale, anything less is simply not enough.
This is the world we live in.
Don't our children deserve better?
6 comments:
Nicholas Kristof is right: women's rights *are* the issue of our time. You've proven it right here.
I'm not sure that human nature on global scale can be changed that easily. Perhaps it's better to start over...
RK-they are and I feel compelled to speak on it at every opportunity
Dr. Z-I believe that your plan is absolutely perfect...ah, starting over...
I keep trying to tell myself that we are making strides, but after reading this I think it is more like 1 step forward and 2 steps back!
It's simply maddening!
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This is a great post and we are going to run it feature and progressive living tomorrow.
kim g.
AWOP Publisher
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