I was judged for putting on lipstick while working out at the gym. I’ve been told that young ladies should stay “quiet little things”. The world has been telling girls that their best age is when they’re young and pretty, and they should cherish it while it lasts.
To be real honest, I used to believe that when I was younger.
The world has always been instilling in us the mindset that once women have missed out the “glorious years” of their life, they will be living a sedentary life with no expectation of impressive achievements.
While men. Men are so much different.
Well unlike women, they might not be judged by their looks. Yet they are burdened with unrealistic expectation of achievements at an incredibly young age.
When a woman conveys her emotion, she is known as brave and outspoken, but when a man do so, he is often perceived as soft & sensitive.
Isn’t it a bit unfair, to both men and women?
On this International Women’s Day, it’s nice to remind ourselves that female empowerment is not about female superiority, but gender equality. Women are strong by nature, all we need to change is how the world perceives our strength.
Being beautiful is more than a pretty face or a muscular body. It’s about having a healthy mindset and positive attitude. It’s about mutual respect and being kind to one another. It’s about helping each other grow, women or men.
Happy International Women’s Day, to all the strong ladies and the kind men I’ve met! 😊
#Happy #internationalwomensday
