Women have been suppressed too long
weighed down by a misogynist society
Too few lawmakers, only token respect
Lower wages, little superannuation
Work harder and longer, cook and clean
Unable to walk about safely, blamed for
every little thing that happens to them …
Bear children and the brunt of men’s
complaints and anger … raped, murdered
Buried deep under arid rocky punches
words and well being constantly ignored
chained to the sink, appalled and appeasing
Only a major shift in male attitudes
can assure their mothers, sisters,
wives and daughters can live safe and well
Society needs to establish genuine equality
Start frank open discussion to ensure their
safety and real respect … Women need to
support and care for each other, call out
every abuse and put down so they can
travel and wear without taking special care
Equal share of home duties and child care
with reasonable income and security
without male dominance being inflicted
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/photo-challenge-219/ – the most recent rape and murder in Australia – photo by Enzzo Barrena
This is a thought provoking post. Very well written 👏
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thanks, arose from the photo prompt which is very provoking
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Yes it is and you have done justice to it with your words
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I so agree with you. Great post
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thanks, men need to instigate these changes by having conversations with each other and I know you will do that 🙂
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I am a big fan of women. I believe they are far superior to us mortal souls. ❤️
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lol oh no please don’t put us on pedestals that’s nearly as difficult as being bashed and beaten ….
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If we treat all living things the respect they deserve this wouldn’t even be a thing.
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sadly we don’t … and this injustice needs urgent addressing .. the rate of domestic violence and murder of ex wife and children has increased massively here in Australia.
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Really? I hadn’t realised that. I’m not sure what it’s like here but I’m not blind to the fact that we still have such a long way to go.
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here the rage and violence has increased to unacceptable levels where reporters had to call out police comments on the same … men find excuses and blame women for not being sensible and safe … wow!
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So even the police are almost endorsing it?
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sadly there is a high level of violence in our police force … tasering and beating people 😦
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That isn’t good, I know they need to have the resource to defend themselves but really it should be a last resort rather than the first response.
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we agree but they are incredibly violent … repeatedly beating people already handcuffed 😦
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That’s not good. That’s the thing you would expect from a totalitarian state, not a western democracy.
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violence and rage seem more a norm these days, shocking for me and many others too I guess! Hence I blog as I find it completely unacceptable .. 😦
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Great post, powerful and important message, Kate. It needs to be said. And heard.
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Such a powerful and important message in here
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I had high hopes in the 70s, revisited high hopes in the 80s, 90s, still have hope, not so high, that we might get to the point that everyone is safe wherever they are. Just thinking about the woman killed only a few days ago, heart breaking.
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yes my link is to the article about her rape and murder and then the defacing of the FB tribute site, nastily trolled and woeful demeaning! It really has to stop and men need to be having the conversation … our voices don’t matter 😦
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That anyone would troll is beyond me, given the national response, shows the depths some sink to, awful.
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it is highlighting the fact that domestic violence and murder is on the rise … it is a gender issue that can no longer be denied 😦
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Yes I agree wholeheartedly, but not forgetting that the research shows it is a percentage, that’s what intrigues me – who is that percentage? Who lives in that way? And how dare a minority hold society to ransome! Really ticks me off.
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men have to say and show that this is cowardly weak behaviour …. this bullies wont listen to us 😦
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Yeah, our attitude and treatment of women in this 21st century has to change for the better
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You are welcome
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Wonderful take!
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thanks Mandibelle … that photo was so provocative I was impelled to reply, then the words just tumbled out 😦
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I love the underlying emotion. As our society is a balanced mix of men and women so any change can only be well executed if it is being embraced by both the gender. I recently read an interview
where they said the #Metoo movement in about alienating men but to get their support and understanding so that it can be executed in its wholeness.
Very strong post, Kate.
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thanks Megha … men are the key to solutions in these issues, they must have serious conversations and understand that such actions are not manly in any way …. parents need to ensure that their sons have more love and respect for women 😦
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Yes it has to start from the very beginning both for the girls and boys.If we want to live in a society which is equal, the awareness and power should be shared equally.
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and it has to start with our young ones but so tricky when they follow their parents example …
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A well written post and much needed Kate.
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yes, Rupali it’s getting beyond shocking over here and needs to stop 😦
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Yes.
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So important! So true! So timely! So necessary! Thank you, Kate!
Women need to support and help other women…
but I’m afraid if good men don’t stand up, speak up, and speak to their male friends, male coworkers, and male acquaintances about all of this, nothing will change. 😦 If good men would hold other men accountable, etc., things could change. Something as a simple as good men not letting other men get away with “boys will be boys” jokes, sexual comments about women, groping, and so much more, maybe things could change.
I just don’t get it…as all men had a mother, and most men have sisters, aunts, daughters, wives…where are the men standing up for the females in their lives?!?!
And society sends such confusing messages to children on all of this…so how are they (boys and girls) supposed to know how to be respectful, kind, honorable, etc. ???
(((HUGS)))
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wow well said Carolyn! What a precious and clear comment, that is the solution … do pray that men read this … they have to turn this around for their mothers, wives and daughters 🙂
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Thank you. Sorry my comment is so long. But, you always get me thinking and this subject is one of my soapbox issues that fires me up. I really do believe as long as good men keep quiet, females (even the females in their lives) will continue to be used, abused, traumatized, and even killed. 😦 All of this just breaks my heart! 😦
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couldn’t agree more that’s why this photo prompt pushed my buttons … it’s an issue that just keeps getting worse, MEN need to address it now!
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I can vouch that I am a feminist and believe in equal rights for women.
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then please speak to men about this disgusting behaviour … thanks 🙂
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I am doing whatever little I can dear.
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great that you write about such issues!
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I saw a fabulous documentary the other evening on the RTE player that’s the irish broadcasting service http://www.rte.ie/ it was called the working women of Ireland it was really good you should try to watch it! xo
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How interesting, your link worked but I couldn’t find the documentary … probably wont allow it to be viewed overseas … will keep looking, thanks!
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