Since 1987, the month of March has been nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. Throughout history, there have been many empowering women that have fought and continue to fight the hardships and stereotypes many woman face.
A popular poet and inspiring woman, Rupi Kaur has made her mark on the world about women empowerment through her poems. Kaur has released two anthologies, Milk and Honey and The Sun and her Flowers. Her first book was recognized by The New York Times bestseller list every week for a year after being published in 2014. These poems emphasize the importance of self-love and women empowerment. These concepts are crucial to the women’s movement because it’s important to recognize not only do women need to support one another, but also themselves. The revolution Kaur has started with her books entail the recognition of loss and trauma and how it’s a process of healing and revolution. By selling millions of copies, Kaur has brought awareness to the importance of mental health as well. Her poems, occasionally graphic, bring life to the real life trauma young women experience every day around the world. Awareness for women’s rights has been increased over the years, and Kaur’s poetry is simply one example. Her messages from the books are innovative and serve as a reminder about the importance of acknowledging the strength of women around the world.
Female strength and empowerment should not only be recognized in March but every month. It’s important to recognize how far the feminist movement has come as well. The movement and methods may have changed over time, and the goals have evolved and expanded, but the message is still prominent: women deserve the same rights as men.