Violence against women is global, pervasive and a violation of women's human rights. Women have the right to live in a society free of violence, whether that be in the home, on the streets, in the workplace or on a bus. On March 8 and 9 there will be rallies and marches all over the world in support of the struggle to stop the violence. I will be at a rally here in the Southwest, sponsored by the Answer Coalition.
March 8 is International Women's Day, a day to honor women. Men, step aside and take a moment to reflect upon the good women in your life, whether they be your mother, a girlfriend, a wife, daughter or sister. Be our allies in our fight for a safer and more humane world.
Misogyny is alive and well because it serves the interests of patriarchy. This is considering the fact that women do most of the world's labor, bear children, run households, hold jobs outside the home, and often volunteer their services. Patriarchy serves no purpose, other than to empower a group of men, especially older white men. It does not care about children, who are always intimately tied to women. The most important people on this earth are children, and so that tells you a lot about the base instincts of these patriarchs.
Reflect. Join the struggle to put an end to violence against women everywhere.
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