Since high school, I have proudly proclaim myself as a feminist - without knowing the real or definite meaning behind it. Feminist in me then, is about protecting my fellow females from being bullied in schools, speaking openly about crimes against women and children, telling or fighting my ways against some dudes - who thinks they rules because they have a penis. Except if size matters, my boobs are bigger than their balls so they can freaking kick it.
As I matures and experience more in life, I learn that feminism is about:
- protecting the weak
- speaks for those who can't speak for themselves
- allowing women to choose who they want to be without being labelled
It is not about us women, dominating over men or even hates men - as pointed out by some really "small" people. It is to create a platform, where people speaks up against racism, sexism, and against crimes or abuses. It is to allow people to be the best of themselves without being limited because of their sexuality, or race, or religion.
The world need feminism because - if this is a men's world, like many people are saying, you need a woman to keep it in place. It is similar to the Chinese's ying and yang theory - you need both sides to keep the world balanced.
And for fun, I searched for "feminist is ___" on Google. Looking at it, I am offended and amused. Feminism is for everyone - definitely not for white women only and it is not evil. But I guess there definitely many people who are put-off with strong women and men, who stood for what they believes in.
Anyway, back on the topic of Most Iconic Feminist Moments 2013 - courtesy of PolicyMic (to read the awesome article, please click on the link here) - here are some of the videos and articles featured. Feel free to add on what you believe feminism has achieved in the comment column!
1. It is no surprised Jennifer Lawrence is an awesome chick - especially all the kick-ass stunts she did in Hunger Games. So when I found out that she told-off one of her superiors for threatening to fire her if she didn't slim down - I just gonna give her a thumb up (or plenty of thumbs, if I have more than two!). It is rare to find many women celebrating their body, or even standing up to it. And to have a girl who is watched by many millions saying this, I can't imagine the impact it will have on millions of girls around the world!
2. Robin Thicke - there isn't much I needed to say since he is, well, oh-so-famous. But I must say, I love the sarcasms in this feminist parody ~
3. Mallika Sherawat did a great job defending her comment against a female reporter. By public figures like her commenting on the dire state of her country, only then will the country changes for the better. If there are more people like her to whips her country around, it is only a matter of time that it will be a better place for the women to live in.
4. After the fatal, brutal gang rape of a student caused international uproar and mass protests, the Indian parliament passed an anti-rape bill that double the punishment for rape. While this is a huge step forward for India, more follows-up needed as their police still do not take this very seriously.
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6. "Fitch, Please" is a good phrase. Can't help but love Ellen. Her points are straight and hits bulls-eye on the issue. Like seriously, is there anyone who is a size 0 or size 00?
7. Malala Yousafzai is an incredible young lady. For sure, I'm not even sure that I can be as strong as she is if I am in the same situation.
8. This parody video created by All India Bakchod - just couldn't come at a better time, especially when recent United Nations reports found two women are raped every hour in India.
9. The Camp Gyno - this advertisement is pretty awesome. Kids understand it, and adults will have less issues in discussing this with their kids as well. Red badge of courage, yo!!
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