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Today's women can be strong 'we-men'


The thought of independence drifted through, and the needle of the spin wheel stopped at the word 'woman' this time. Why do you think this thought has been doing its rounds on my mind since last evening? And how does it link to independence day?

Intrigued by the presence of a man in the word wo'man', I thought of a synonym. Probably the word was coined because women 'woo' men to take care of them and the entire family. The next best word that came to my mind was 'female'. This word also has a significant dominance, of the male. So I wanted to look up the etymology of the words 'woman' and 'female' just to make sure.

I read up more than I could actually digest, and my head became slightly heavy, indicating that I was drifting from the point I wanted to make. So what were my initial thoughts? Rearranging the random words and organising my thoughts take up a lot of my time and I look lost and forlorn until I accomplish something worthwhile. Then comes a time when I have to put the thoughts down on paper, or they will continue to eat my brain.

Putting aside all the information I had gathered over the past 24 hours, not continuously of course, I have finally taken the ultimate step of writing. But the thoughts keep moving like electrons that have suddenly gained immense energy. Before their momentum increases to the point of causing a nerve freeze, I definitely want to pen down my thoughts.

Speaking of women, I wish to link it to its pronunciation, which would describe the modern liberal woman very aptly. Why is the word pronounced as 'we-men'? Every woman in the we-men's force would agree with me if I say it highlights the actual spirit and dignity of womanhood. In my opinion, it means that we-men (women) are striving to be equal to men in all respects. Listed below are only a few:

We want to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with men.

We want to have the fundamental right to go out alone just like men.

We want to be equally independent as men.

We want to take family decisions like men.

We want our salary to be equal to that of men.

We want to stress our point and stand by our opinion in front of men.

We want to enjoy the same rights at the workplace as men.

We want to show our courage and dedication are equal to those of men.

We want to get equal respect for what we are, from men.

After 70 years of independence, today, I feel it is the right time to think back on whether women have been granted or denied their basic rights. You are wrong if you think I'm a feminist. I'm only humbly requesting every man out there to give the basic rights we-men deserve.

Let the we-men of today step into the shoes of men and see how different and beautiful the world becomes! Is any man willing to lend his shoes?

Queen of Questions


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