Women of the World Unite
Women of the World Unite. Feminism has thankfully become a worldwide phenomenon. Being a feminist does not entail hatred for men, nor does it require women to constantly acknowledge their position as a woman. It requires, from both men and women, a respect for female-kind. Being a feminist means accepting that both men and women are equal.
Women have, for centuries, fought for equal rights. In their career, domesticity, politics and social relations, women have pursued the fight for equality. Also, reports rapidly show how women are abused and objectified by men.
However, little has been reported on how women are oppressed by women. Office politics certainly does not stay between those on the shop floor. It extends to a resentment towards the woman sitting in the managerial seat; in her own office. And the term that both men and women use for such a woman – the type dedicated to succeeding in her work – the ‘Alpha’ female. Although we are conscious of how men dislike female authority in the workplace, it must be highlighted that women feel inferior to their female manager.
Not only do the nails come clawing out in the workplace, but also in the playground. How many times have you casually used the term ‘slag’ or similar terminology towards a woman? Have you ever stopped to think that such a derogatory term not only abuses women, but gives men the right to also abuse women.
Equality may be sought. Men and women may achieve equality in every aspect of life. But unless attitudes towards women change, we will never gain equality. Women need to change their attitudes towards other women; we must support one another.
When we seek to create change, we must first change our minds. So, in our minds, in our language, in our actions – let us unite.
I totally agree with your comments about how women treat other women. In the workforce I have been on the receiving end of women who have felt so threatened by me in a managerial role they campaigned successfully to have me removed from the role. What has happened to the sisterhood?
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and sharing your experience as my blog post sets out to highlight exactly the type of experience that you have endured. I hope it will initiate change and bring the Sisterhood back.
I think women need to work on self acceptance and loving themselves as they are. My theory is that it is because we don’t love who we are that we constantly compare ourselves to other women and make ourselves feel better about ourselves by criticising
I agree with your sentiments entirely. Also, women should convert jealousy in to motivation so that they aspire to succeed in themselves rather than to bring other women down.
I found your site on Google and read a few of your other entires. Nice Stuff. I’m looking forward to reading more from you.
Thank you!