Female is my sex, Feminine is my gender, Heterosexual is my sexual orientation.
I grew up in a family where girls out number boys. But, the boss was always my father, while my mother was second. I have one brother that tends to get away with everything, and a sister that always followed what my mother always said. I am the youngest girl, the fifth wheel. Even though women out number men, I still grew up in a patriarchic family. I thought that this was the norm until I got to know my classmates more. They told me that in their families, they only have their mom, while some have their grandmother. Media also became my source of information on how women can over male domination. I started reading on women who were breadwinners of their family, women who start activist works, and women who became corporate heads. This made me feel bad for myself in my family. When I entered into college, I was exposed to different kinds of vices that I believe my dad can only do. I started being more outgoing. This was not really accepted by my father. Because, according to him it wasn’t a place for a girl like me. This was the start of their sexist remarks. They told me that I couldn’t go out so late or drive a car, or even commute, because someone may harass me. I get that they are protecting me, but apart of me thinks that they are classifying me as a little girl, foolish, and weak. I broke all those rules. And, when they saw that I was able to take care of myself, they set me free.
The Feminist theory came from series of revolts for sexual equality. It aims to examine women’s roles in society to identify gender inequality and give light to it through critiques. It does not only cover gender, but race as well. Feminism aims to free women from the inequalities of the world. And, my little revolt for respect and freedom, is not sufficient for the world, but if we have the courage to step up to our glass ceilings, we may rich higher than men.
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