Why is it that women are not allowed to just be themselves? There is always a Twitter war over how WE are to carry ourselves, or how WE are to behave. Why can’t we have bad hair days, lazy days, or days when we are just tired. On the other hand, why aren’t we be allowed to be provocative or be proud? Social media has this false narrative that women have to be perfect.
Women are constantly told how to feel, how to dress, and how to live. It’s as if we have no control of our own bodies or thoughts. If we aren’t dressed to the nines, we’re labeled lazy. If we dress “too provocative” we’re labeled whores. Furthermore, dressing modestly gets us labeled “too holy.” What is it that society wants from us? Men are not nearly as scrutinized for their looks. It’s as if our role in this world is merely for vanity, bearing children, and submitting to men. However, this is an issue that we will stand for no longer.
Women now are serving. We are expressing our sexuality and hitting the system where it hurts. Women like Beyonce, Megan the Stallion, Janelle Monet, and the City Girls are giving hits that are used to empower our femininity. There isn’t one type of woman, and there never has been. The only difference is that now, different types of women are showcasing themselves.
Movements for inclusivity are starting everywhere. More and more every day there is someone creating a new platform for every woman to stand upon. Even brands like Fenty, are coming in and allowing different shades and body types to be seen. Even without large platforms, women are making their own avenues to fight for inclusion.
This is the time to be bold when even people in power won’t fight for our rights. Our own president doesn’t have respect for our bodies. But we will fight back.
I challenge women everywhere to be strong. Don’t be discouraged by the ways of the world but use this adversity as fuel. Fuel to demand change and change the world for the better. We have the power to do anything. Let’s take control of our lives and continue to create avenues for all women to succeed. Women have the capability to not only change their own lives but the lives of future generations of women. We got this and there is no turning back now. The future is female, and because of that, we can’t back down.