No matter how much it’s ignored, discrimination against women is still a current and real problem. Women and girls alike are constantly objectified, mistreated, and prejudiced against. And it’s not just women who suffer from the mistreatment, it’s also men. Male abuse victims are told to “Man up!” and that they should be able to handle it. They also get objectified, mistreated, and prejudiced against.
While both genders demand something of the other, both women and men will continue to have more expected of them and seen as objects. Neither side is innocent in this constant battle, and if no change is to occur, the inequality of this situation will not only continue on, but thrive.
The word “feminist” should ring a bell. What does this word mean to you? Here is what it should make you think of: Equality. Feminism is fighting for equality, not the supremacy of women to men. If you are a “true/real” feminist-- one who holds the ideals of a society where genders are treated equally-- Males and females are not and should not be seen as different species, but as one. We are one. We have different strengths and weaknesses, but that is as individuals, not the entirety of the gender in general.
Men deserve more sympathy and empathy than they currently get. They should be able to talk about themselves being abused in all ways: sexually, mentally, and physically, and still be able to be treated like a human being, instead of being “talked down to”.. Men also have trouble gaining custody of their children. More often than not, the court will lean towards giving custody to the mother, after she carried the baby. But fathers deserve a chance too.
Women deserve the ability to wear clothing more freely. For example, a crop top that shows the stomach should not be frowned upon. They also shouldn’t be blamed for their own rape, because rape means that there wasn’t consent, and the victim did not want it.
If we treated each other equally, imagine what we could do! We need to help each other. We need to realize that we are each other's friend. Neither is the greater gender, and we all deserve equality.
Here’s a few ways to stop sexism, according to Stop Sexist Remarks, a website dedicated to the topic of ending sexism:
1. Change your own behavior. Listen to how you think and speak about women and men—pay attention to the times when you find yourself thinking or saying, “Oh that’s just like a woman (or a man)” or any variation on that theme. You might be surprised how often each of us actually thinks or makes statements about women and men that are based on old values that do not reflect our desire to create a culture of gender equality. Begin to filter out thoughts and