The Queen Piece
Is it any wonder that in chess the queen piece is the most versatile and powerful piece? She can go any direction and travel any distance. To lose her is to lose the most valuable piece in the game.
Yet, why does the world (men and women alike) fail to see the value of strong women in society? Why do people label "feminism" as a radical movement led by hairy arm-pitted man-eating bitches?
To be a feminist requires one simple belief - that women deserve the same economic, social and political rights as men. Now that most households are dual-income households, to support feminism is to support more household income. Shouldn't a husband want his wife to make as much as her male counterpart? Regarding social rights - wouldn't fathers want other men to treat their daughters with respect rather than being "grabbed by the pussy?"
I admit, I too have struggled with this as a young minority woman. Who should I be? Am I too loud? Do I speak out of turn too much? Should I be more polite, reserved, "toned down?" Fuck no. I should be me! I am eccentric, I am colorful, I am outspoken and I am as I should be because I am me. Being me has gotten me through a ton of shit. I am a survivor. I am not afraid to take risks or make mistakes because my greatest purpose in life is to grow and to help others grow. In order to grow, I must be free to make the choices I deem necessary. I will never let society place restrictions on those choices because of my gender.
I am a feminist.
(11.25.16)
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