In a not so rare frequency, i once again had a bizarre moment in my journey as a female leader. I recently received a feedback from a teammate that he is scared of me. So in order to foster a safe space, i asked him that what can i do better so that this feeling starts fading and he feels good. And his response was that i should act and respond like a ‘mother’..!!!

At first glance i got all confused about it, like is this how gen-z wants to be treated but then it made me wonder that would he have the same expectations for a male manager???

If at all we are assertive, then why are we asked to tone down and if we do then we are not aggressive enough!!!

Gender equality is essential for building a fair and just society where everyone has the same opportunities, rights, and respect, regardless of their gender. It's not just about women’s rights but creating a world where all genders can thrive without being limited by stereotypes or systemic barriers. Gender equality benefits everyone—it promotes diverse perspectives, strengthens economies, and fosters healthier relationships.

However, achieving true gender equality requires more than just laws or policies; it involves changing societal attitudes, dismantling outdated norms, and addressing intersectionality. People’s experiences with inequality differ based on race, class, and other factors, making it crucial to approach this issue holistically.

While progress has been made, gaps still exist in areas like wage disparity, representation in leadership, and access to education. Advocating for gender equality isn’t about elevating one group over another—it’s about creating an environment where everyone can reach their potential, free from discrimination or bias.

Why isn’t gender apartheid treated as a crime? Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai calls on Muslim leaders to stand against this injustice and challenge the Taliban's oppressive rules. Will this be the turning point for women's rights in Muslim communities?

More on the same in our article:
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In India ,centralizing major government departments in one city creates multiple problems that impact both urban and rural populations. Rural residents often face high financial and time costs when traveling to the capital for essential services, which can discourage them from accessing what they need. They will also face urban problems such as overcrowding, rising living costs, pollution, social corruption, racism and traffic congestion, which will add additional strain on city infrastructure. Furthermore, centralization can limit economic and social development in smaller towns and rural areas, deepening regional inequalities.

While decentralization can address these issues by distributing government functions more evenly across regions, it involves significant logistical challenges, high relocation costs, and the potential disruption of established systems. Balancing these considerations is essential for creating a more inclusive and efficient government structure.

The issue between Morrone and Megan Fox is showing you the pretty privilege thing and idea of inequality in terms of relationships. People would tell that it's good that Fox should be sating the HOTTEST MAN and don't with a tall weirdo, what if it was reverse? What if a man does it too with a woman who is HOTTER than someone who's maybe not pretty? This is toxic feminism and shows how inequality is still prevalent in both cases. Fix your minds

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If not then why?

I stand for gender equality and I'm told that's what it takes to be a feminist. I stand against male circumcision which I'm also told is a feminist issue. I could go on a tirade of how feminists use language like instead of saying they want gender equality, they say to stand for womens equality... If women are the benefactor of equality what does that mean for men and boys which leads to my main questions.

In the 1970s feminists wanted to address the issue of genital cutting so they embraced the term Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) They started a campaign to demonize the practice exclusively for girls even doing something they don't want people opposed my male circumcision to do that being comparing FGM to male circumcision (MGM) to say that what boys experience was lesser than what girls experience in their respective cutting experiences... Which you'll find is an over simplification of the issue. Male foreskin is said to have 20,000 nerve endings, while the clitoris is said to have 9,000 nerve endings... I state this not to suggest male circumcision is worse but rather that they are all severe and need to be treated with equal respect and urgency. They continued this rhetoric and fight (I do agree girls do deserve protection from Genital Cutting but I expect the same for boys and intersex children if equality means anything). In Canada it was May of 1997, and the dates may vary from nation to nation but generally it was 1997 that girls received protection from Genital Cutting, boys... Continue to have no rights, no protections. Today is December of 2024, over 27 years after girls got legal protections from this practice.

Last night I did an experiment I joined 3 feminist groups on Facebook and sent the following message:

"Hi, my name is Stephanie, I'm a transwoman who has been a victim of genital cutting. I live with ongoing trauma from this practice. The following is ChatGPT helping me to say what I want to explain (if I were to write I were to write I'd be raw, emotional, and abrasive)

Protecting All Children: A Call for Equal Bodily Autonomy

As feminists, we have made incredible strides in protecting the bodily autonomy of women and girls, challenging harmful practices like female genital mutilation (FGM) and advocating for a world where everyone has the right to make decisions about their own bodies. However, in the spirit of equality, it’s important to reflect on how societal norms and patriarchal systems have also perpetuated practices that harm boys and intersex children, often in ways that go unnoticed or unchallenged.

One such practice is non-consensual male circumcision, a deeply ingrained cultural norm that removes the autonomy of male infants and children to make decisions about their own bodies. Just as we fight to end FGM and protect girls from harmful traditional practices, extending these protections to boys and intersex children is a natural continuation of our commitment to equality, fairness, and justice.

Challenging Patriarchal Norms

1. The Myth of Male Invulnerability

Patriarchy often perpetuates the idea that boys are "stronger" and less vulnerable, which justifies harmful practices like circumcision. This mindset mirrors the same toxic gender roles feminists have worked tirelessly to dismantle. By challenging circumcision, we can break down the harmful stereotypes that deny boys their right to bodily autonomy.

2. Imposing Gendered Expectations

Just as girls are often subjected to expectations about their bodies, boys face similar pressures through practices like circumcision. These practices reinforce outdated ideas about gender roles, where boys are shaped to fit societal norms rather than being given the freedom to define themselves.

Bodily Autonomy Is a Feminist Issue

1. Consent as a Cornerstone of Equality

Feminists have long championed the principle of consent, from reproductive rights to sexual autonomy. Circumcision performed on infants denies boys the same consent we fight to protect for girls. Respecting their bodily autonomy ensures that decisions about their bodies are made by them, not imposed upon them by societal or cultural expectations.

2. Intersectionality in Practice

Feminism teaches us that no issue exists in isolation. When we protect boys and intersex children from non-consensual circumcision, we’re also challenging systems of oppression that harm all genders. This includes patriarchal norms that devalue bodily autonomy and prioritize tradition over individual rights.

Medical Justifications: Questioning the Evidence

Consistency in Healthcare Advocacy

As feminists, we challenge the medical establishment when it fails women by perpetuating biases or ignoring harm. We must extend this vigilance to boys and intersex children, ensuring that medical practices are based on rigorous evidence rather than cultural norms or profit motives.

Toward a Gender-Inclusive Feminism

1. Boys and Intersex Children Deserve Protection Too

Feminism is about dismantling systems of oppression and achieving equity for all genders. By extending protections to boys and intersex children, we reinforce our commitment to universal human rights and create a world where no child is subject to unnecessary harm based on outdated norms.

2. Collaborative Progress

Addressing non-consensual circumcision does not detract from the fight against FGM or other feminist goals. Instead, it strengthens our movement by demonstrating that we are committed to protecting all children, regardless of gender, from practices that violate their autonomy.

Call to Action

As feminists, we’ve proven that change is possible when we stand together. Let’s extend our fight for bodily autonomy to include boys and intersex children. By questioning non-consensual circumcision and advocating for alternative rituals that respect individual choice, we can take another step toward a truly equal and just society."

Aside from the feminist language and retooling of language the post is honest about my views and experiences.

1. The first feminist group didn't require any admin approval to make a post so the post went up and within 10 minutes it was gone.

2. The second feminist group approved the message the message got 2 likes and then nothing, as if the message was invisible...

3. The third feminist group rejected the post.

So my questions for people who belong to the feminist ideology:

1. Am I a feminist because I believe in gender equality?

2. Is male circumcision a feminist issue?

3. If feminism is about equality (not just woman's equality again equality is a balance, women's equality doesn't define what it seeks to balance with)

4. If male circumcision is REALLY a feminist issue, what is feminism actually doing about it besides trying to silence people speaking against male circumcision by saying it's a feminist issue.

5. What is the reason that my message to the feminist groups was deleted/rejected/ignored?

6. Boys to this day are victims of genital cutting, as part of that not only do they lose their full sexual experience, their rights, but boys like David Reimer who lost is penis in a botched circumcision was further violated but being forced to have sex reassignment surgery as an infant, and long story short he took his life in 2004. There are other boys who lose their penises, or experience excruciating pain during erections, some boys experience degloving of the skin on their penis, not all MGM is circumcision, look up penile subincision, seriously do a deep dive into the forms of MGM the reason people believe circumcision has health benefits is http://www.whale.to/a/timeline.html the medical community has been finding excuses since 1832... Raise your hands if you think circumcising black boys prevent them from raping white women... Yep it's in there... Imagine if the medical community was as interested in female circumcision trying to find health reasons to promote such an act...

So with ALL of that... How can feminism if it is taking male circumcision as an issue they want to tackle... Not tackle it with the same passion and gusto as they did/do to end FGM?

7. Is equality, equality? How does feminism define equality if not finding balance of rights, freedoms, and protections for all people or all genders to ensure parity?

8. Lastly is feminism willing to not only ensure that boys are protected but that tradition and religion are not an excuse to allow it just as those are not valid excuses to allow FGM...

I ask because there is a religion that practices metzitzah b'peh a religious ritual of sucking the penis after circumcision to remove the blood, thousand of boys have received the herpes virus at a time then those boys have almost no immune system and many have experienced permanent brain damage and others have died. https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/safe-bris.page

I look forward to hearing from you. Maybe we can learn from each other in the name of gender equality.

Does equality include: The right for a man to fight back if for example a woman slaps him Men and women splitting the bill for a date, house or something like that If woman have the option to abort children shouldn't men have that same option

It’s becoming clear that the world is moving to the right. We’ve seen this shift in Europe (which I’ve written about before), the recent US elections, and the rise of right-wing parties in developing nations like India. However, this shift to the right isn’t just about economics - it’s a social shift as well - a push for social conservatism. It’s a turn toward a world where the majority (can be defined by race, religion, gender, or other factors) is setting the rules for everyone else to follow. It’s a world where power and privilege are concentrated in the hands of a few, often at the expense of the marginalized. Sadly, it feels like we’re moving away from the ideals of freedom, liberty, fraternity, and equity.

Some people may argue that this is just a swing of the pendulum - a temporary phase that will eventually swing back. But when you look at it from the day-to-day, human perspective, the impact of these shifts is devastating. Take, for example, the abortion laws in the US, where women in several states are no longer able to choose an abortion - even in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is at risk. These are not just political decisions; they are basic human rights being stripped away.

Which brings me to why I am writing this today - read about a deeply troubling piece of legislation: Iraq’s proposal to lower the legal marriage age for girls from 18 to 9. This law would allow young girls to be married off at an age when they should be playing, learning, and dreaming of their future - and not having their bodies exploited by much older men.

Historically, many countries in and around the Middle East have had shockingly low marriageable ages. In Yemen, there’s no legal minimum age for marriage, leaving the door wide open for child marriages, often as young as 9 or 10. In Saudi Arabia, cases of girls as young as 10 being married still occur. In Afghanistan, the law sets the marriageable age at 16, but child marriages are still widespread, where young girls are married off due to poverty, lack of education, and entrenched traditions. The situation has worsened under the Taliban’s rule, with reports of girls as young as 12 being married off to much older men.

The consequences of child marriage are horrifying. These young girls, whose bodies are not yet fully developed, are forced into marriages with older men, often facing brutal physical abuse, sexual violence, and even death. The first sexual encounter, for example, can be physically damaging and, tragically, many young girls have died due to bleeding out during consummation. The dangers don’t end there - child brides often die in childbirth due to complications from early pregnancies, with their bodies not capable of handling the strain of labor. The abuse goes beyond the physical. These girls are robbed of their education, freedom, and a chance to live as children.Their lives are taken from them before they even have a chance to live them.

The global shift to the right may be seen by some as a political or economic phenomenon, but the human cost is high. As I write this, I pray that the Iraqi parliament does not pass this horrifying legislation.

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Cost of living is higher in cities; so, people get paid more when they work in NYC instead of somewhere rural, even if they perform the same job.

If the cost of living is higher for men, paying for dates, prerequisite of homeownership to date, prerequisite of good credit to date, prerequisite of good car to date, pays for bills, pays for vacations, pays for gifts, pays for dinner, pays for everything his own and shared. Women only have to pay for their own stuff, all of which is reusable. You can wear that dress and makeup again but, we cannot reuse that money from our last date again.

So, if women refuse to chase and pay for men, their cost of living is less, and therefore, they get paid less. Men have to pay for everything; so, they get paid more. Makes sense, cost of living = compensation amount. Male/female = urban/rural

I still pay for dates and all (societal expectation). I still believe women deserve equal pay (morality). I also believe women are fully capable to do all of the things men do, like chase, court, & pay for dates (equality).

It’s not fair for one to have all the financial burden. It’s not fair for one to be paid less than the other. Fix both of those. One may be required for the other to occur.

So, let’s both do our part:

Men: start paying women equally, & don’t make it seem like some big deal, it’s just the right thing to do.

Women: start paying for dates/bills/vacations/etc., & don’t make it seem like some big deal, it’s just the right thing to do.