~ One Woman~ A dedication to the Women of DU.

[FormerOstrich]

108. I am kicking again......

because it has taken exceptional courage and strength for women to overcome the oppression and abuse.

Throughout history women have suffered the consequences wrought by violent societies and male dominance. Entire races of people have been created from systematic rape. We are the spoils of war.

Women are still frequently called the "weaker sex" and the label is considered acceptable even by many women. No matter how it is explained the statement is men are superior. Putting aside the fact not all men are physically stronger than all women, technological advances minimize the need for brute strength for survival. Plus, "weaker" isn't limited to physical strength. Women are not weaker minded. Women are not weak in their endurance of pain. Could those strong men persevered such as women have.

Just in my life time I have seen progressions which are really astounding.
-When I was young girls were required to wear dresses to school.
-Women were not able to obtain credit in their own names
-I was asked to provide my husband's permission for having a chain link fence built
-Offices were furnished with "secretary" chairs for the women.
-Discussing women's' breast size or just about anything else was normal part of the office talk.
-I was the only woman in most of my technical classes at the University I went.
-I was told by neighbors I shouldn't be allowed to own property. I was taking opportunity away from men.
-When my house burned down and the volunteer fire department illegally charged me. I was told well you are single, it's not like we are taking milk out of babies mouths.

The OP is fabulous. I wish it could be displayed on freeway billboards. Seen by young girls everywhere. It is our future.

There are many women who are unable to see the importance of this message. I understand, having been very ostrich like in my time, but it only means we must say it louder.