First things First, Happy International Woman's day to all!
You know what the first thing that comes up to my mind when I see comments or messages like: "Respect women because they deserve it" who are most likely men but can also be women?
Well, I think sure, if you mean respect them as in allow them to do with they want and recognise their rights then sure, sure of course I agree with the statement. But if the commenter themselves would not give respect to their family/friend/spouse, then it's a whole different story...
Respect in their books means to treat woman nicely but then the expectation of them to do the work kicks in.
Whether it is a woman expecting another woman to do so or a man expecting a woman to do so, that is not the definition of respect.
The actual definition of respect is:
'Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.'
No, it really is the actual definition, I googled it!
Anyway, to respect one, you must understand their feelings, let them do what they wish and not stand in their way to achieve their true potential as well as that, do not keep hold of them in your "grip" and restrict them; this can come in the form of blackmailing and sweet talking also known as coercion.
So stop, give them the right they have, not the right they deserve or earned, but the right they have as a human being.
Respect them in the right way and don't expect them to behave in a way that you think is right, because it is their choice and to the girls, woman, ladies who need to hear this it is your body not theirs, not anyone else's.
Don't let them tell you what to do and what not to do with your body and life!
Finally to all those who judge and have standards that woman need to meet, all I have to say to you is:
(People want) Respect, Don't expect (anything from them).
- Ravitreni Signing off
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