Patricia
Even though I find the word Bitch to be degrading, if its being used to
mean agreeing with your manifesto, being intolerant of sexism and having self
respect and integrity then in spirit I am a Bitch.
As a young woman, a feminist and a student of social services, I believe
that if you want to change society for the better start with yourself and preach
by example!
Personally this means having the courage to question my own conditioned
beliefs, to learn from my mistakes, face my problems and neurotic issues, so I
can change and grow as a person. Also it means broadening my perspectives
through gaining knowledge and information to form progressive opinions.
Socially it means being assertive, questioning prejudices and stereotypes,
initiating dialogue to raise awareness or challenge attitudes that are not only
oppressive to women but to both sexes as it restricts gender roles.
In my relationships I refuse to be treated as anything less than an equal,
a friend, and confidant. As we are all social animals I treat others how I would
like to be treated, which means with value, good intentions, sincerity, and
respect for the others feelings. However from past experience I learned that
this does not have to mean compromising my integrity and self-esteem for the
clearly undeserving.
Also I refuse to conform to norms that betray my ideals just to be
socially acceptable and I am not afraid to stand up for my beliefs and hold on
to my opinions and standers, even though I often stand alone. For example, at
school when I am in class, I'm the only one contradicting restrictive and
sexist beliefs and the only one not embarrassed to say I am a feminist. I think
that's sad though, as my class is made up mostly of women.
That being said, just because the world is often a cold, Heartless and
unjust place I still have a pulse and will not change being a passionate,
empathetic, spontaneous and sincere person. I am not ashamed to have feelings or
admit I have been through difficult times and had bad experiences- that's how we
learn.
I also believe in duty and responsibility and not leaving your
friends behind especially when they face difficulties or are in a crisis,
nor do I believe in judging them when they are down because they don't live up
to your standards, instead of trying to help them. And I definitely
don't believe that adopting stereotypical male traits of being emotionally
challenged, irresponsible and cowardly makes you a strong person.
Country: Finland
Yes! I want to read more from Real Life Heartless Bitches
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