Hello Friends,
Yes, the entire trouble started when the chromosomal crossover took place and females became the XX person. From times unknown this cycle has been followed, and as the genes defined the female was born. So whom do we blame for the current plight? Has the life of a girl/women been predefined by the gene codes within her? Or is it the society that decides her fate?
We are mocked, ogled and commented on because of our genes. It’s not our fault, it’s the XX gene that puts us in such awkward state. They say it’s the clothes we wear that brings us suffering, I say it’s our amino acid sequence!
The International Women’s day was celebrated across the globe, sending across messages of courage, strength and achievements. The unforgettable truth however, is that women are respected when they abide to the rules set by the society around. We talk about women who stand victorious in various endeavours, equality. But we celebrate the Women, instead of respecting them (as mentioned in an earlier blog).
It is the year 2015, and we speak about technological advancement, change of governance, ending corruption and also getting rid of the major issues. What do we do about the kids being raped, the women being tortured and murdered? We could say that new laws are being passed, women security has become a priority etc… But is this the fool-proof solution? Or does every female have to carry a loaded gun around?
Violation begins when a male looks at a female with immoral ideas, when a husband takes his wife for granted, or when a child is forced to be fondled. Very often the female is forced to accept it as her fate, and left with no choice but to run. But if she does so, the society casts her out and brands her sinful. The mere fault of being born with XX chromosomes makes her a whore if she walks with or befriends a male, or a slut if she chooses to wear clothes that are flashy.
It angers me that no matter how hard we try the patriarchal society always blames the female for the atrocities she faces. It pains me that no matter how modest the woman, she is violated and killed by some madmen in rampage. Law’s with loopholes, corrupt offices and a whole range of people who think that women need to surrender when they are being raped, hardly defines Women safety. Day after day crime against women is on a rise and the newspapers highlight the plight. (http://www.thehindu.com/sunday-anchor/no-country-for-women/article6969953.ece; http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/300-rapes-and-500-molestation-cases-reported-in-just-2-months/articleshow/46488674.cms)
So what do us, the ones born with XX chromosome do?
Have our genes changes? Stay home after 7pm? Wear clothes that cover us completely? Only walk around with our fathers/husbands? Or stop living as a whole?
It’s high time now, the society needs to change its thoughts. The youth of today show better understanding towards gender equality and mutual respect. However, tens and thousands are still out there waiting like vultures to feast on women, criticise them and censor their lives. The change has to begin from within. Respect your mother, your sister, your friend, your wife. Allow her to live according to her terms. Stop condemning her wardrobe, condemn your thoughts instead. And stop those who preach chauvinistic ideas.
I say this to all the psychic ones out there, you came into this world because of a person with XX chromosome; contemplate on this before hurting another women. If you say it’s our fault, we say it is yours, coz genetics says so.
So, lets correct the fault in our genes by being stronger and bolder. Let’s declare out loud that we are proud women, and shall not be broken anymore. We will fight for justice, we will protect ourselves and we shall no longer accept the taboos put up by the society. We are women, respect us for who we are, and not for our conformity towards societal norms. Accept us as you accept our male counterparts.
Sending out the message of courage, this is Satrangee Parachute, standing strong against the narrow-minded world.
Sania Mirza was asked in one interview when she was going to be settled and having kids. Sania replied, “Don’t you think as world no. 1 I am settled? Does it necessory for woman to have motherhood is the only possible criteria for the settled woman. You have to change your thoughts.”
He literally said sorry for asking such quation and promissed not to ask it to the man also.
This type of boldness, courage confidence should be developed by the woman to slap the narrow minded society
True Gopal.. If women need their place in the society and wish to hold their head high.. They need to be confident about themselves to begin with… And that begins at the micro levels-@ homes..