Hello lovelies, the topic I want to speak about in this post is that of the womens march that took place across the world on the 21st January. To start I want to state that I am a feminist, not the man hating ideal that people believe feminism to be, but one of equality between men and women. This needs to be abundantly clear as critics such as Katie Hopkins have labelled the individuals who marched as 'man haters' but on the contrary they were all just showing their love for women and emphasising the need for equality.
An event that would have spurred many citizens, especially Americans, to march was Donald Trumps inauguration that happened a day previously to the march. The reason for this is on many occasions Trump has belittled females, we can all remember his 'grab them by the pussy' remark. But what emphasised the need for this march and, what will silence its critics, is the changes Donald Trump has made in America today. He has reinstated the gag rule of all US funded groups around the world, from discussing abortion. This does not only affect Americans but many people around the world. This can stop many vulnerable women from getting the correct information they need before making this decision. This is a violation of their rights and freedom. Who is he to say who can and cannot have access to this information? He is already destroying the wonderful work and legislation that Barack Obama worked so hard for, and it's only been 4 days.
This is why I believe it is paramount that marches, like the one taken earlier this week, are reinforced and that not only women but men stand up for equal rights. To display to the world that this many people are for women's rights and equal rights is detrimental to the future generations and to the current politicians of the world. This news this week of Trump reminded me of my history lessons back in sixth form where I was learning about women's struggle in the 1960's and 1970's. How dare Trump begin to dismantle decades of achievement and recognition for equal rights. I am angry beyond words.
I am with them, are you?
LMR
An event that would have spurred many citizens, especially Americans, to march was Donald Trumps inauguration that happened a day previously to the march. The reason for this is on many occasions Trump has belittled females, we can all remember his 'grab them by the pussy' remark. But what emphasised the need for this march and, what will silence its critics, is the changes Donald Trump has made in America today. He has reinstated the gag rule of all US funded groups around the world, from discussing abortion. This does not only affect Americans but many people around the world. This can stop many vulnerable women from getting the correct information they need before making this decision. This is a violation of their rights and freedom. Who is he to say who can and cannot have access to this information? He is already destroying the wonderful work and legislation that Barack Obama worked so hard for, and it's only been 4 days.
This is why I believe it is paramount that marches, like the one taken earlier this week, are reinforced and that not only women but men stand up for equal rights. To display to the world that this many people are for women's rights and equal rights is detrimental to the future generations and to the current politicians of the world. This news this week of Trump reminded me of my history lessons back in sixth form where I was learning about women's struggle in the 1960's and 1970's. How dare Trump begin to dismantle decades of achievement and recognition for equal rights. I am angry beyond words.
I am with them, are you?
LMR
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