International Women’s Day is over for another year.
CNN asked a bunch of people this question:
What single thing would you change to achieve gender equality?
I don’t know for sure what the question means.
We’ve made the word “gender” meaningless.
Might as well ask, “What would you change to achieve covfefe?”
Undaunted by the incoherent question, a bunch of people supplied answers.
I haven’t noticed a shortage of women being portrayed in media.
Perhaps, in order to “see themselves portrayed”, all women should open their eyes.
Fashion, beauty…and “beyond”?
Apparently, Ashley believes gender equality requires time travel.
If Jenner thought genders are equal she would have stayed male.
Obviously, Caitlyn felt some inequity exists.
That’s why she switched.
Right.
We’ll achieve equality by implementing special rules that only apply to women.
We’ll call this exclusiveness “inclusivity riders” and hope men are too stupid to figure it out.
Women can achieve equality by giving up guilt!
Get rid of the idea that you’re “supposed to do” or “be” something.
Just do whatever you want and if you hurt somebody, don’t be ashamed.
We have, you know, some laws against, you know, abuse and stuff.
So, you know, communities value each other already.
Also, forcing equal pay is, you know, Communism which, you know…sucks.
You’re suggesting we ask men questions on “International Women’s Day”!!
Part of the problem is too many men talking.
Seems like a better way to achieve equality would be to not allow men on the red carpet at all.
Also, let women play all the male parts in movies from now on.
Great idea!
You should not have to say your name either.
In fact, you shouldn’t have to reveal any information about yourself during a job interview.
Employees should be hired by drawing names out of a hat.
That’s equality!
(Men are not allowed to put their names in the hat.)
Wait, what?
I don’t understand what you mean by tipping point!
It can’t be time to celebrate when we’re still figuring out what we need to change.
Ah…never mind.
Congratulations, CNN.
Mission accomplished.
I’m equally ambivalent about “International Men’s Day” as “International Women’s Day”.
8 Responses
Good post! I suppose I am a little late with a comment since International Women’s Day is over, but I still have trouble figuring out what these clowns are celebrating. Do real women celebrate International Women’s Day, or should we rename this silly day? How about International Sexual Confusion Day? Sexual confusion and turmoil seems to be the only product of these “celebrations”.
I’m so proud of the patriarchy, that they allowed the women-folk to have their special day.
Katy, I promise I read that. It made my head hurt, too. I think this by you wins comment of the century, though.
“Why are we supposed to have balls, and men are supposed to lose theirs?”
That seems to be the goal, doesn’t it?
Ha! I totally celebrated International Women’s Day by lounging around and enjoying the fruits of hubby’s labors. Fixed my hair and praised the Lord for His obvious favor. Then I made us French dips and some peanut butter brownies. Whenever people say, “what would you change to achieve gender equality,” I always want to scream, “shut up about the equality, I got a good thing going on here!” Female privilege, it’s a real thing in the world.
Of course, I actually clean restaurants a couple nights a week. If I were forced to endure the oppression of TV fame, beauty, and a six figure salary, I might be a whole lot less cheerful about it.
😂❤️💐
Thank you for the truth and laughter! (Now I’m craving double-chocolate brownies with peanut butter😘)
Yesterday, I found myself on some blog(I don’t even remember where) where the female writer was exhorting women to “reclaim their masculinity.” It is any wonder that folks like me are confused?
“…female writer was exhorting women to “reclaim their masculinity.”
What?!? No… Wally, after I recovered from shooting tea out my nose, I just “reached a tipping point” and had to laugh out loud and thank you and John. The absurdity of all of this has me both amused and sad at the state of our messed-up “civilization”. I’m wondering if the human race isn’t being deliberately maneuvered back into the same sexual deviances as in the Day of Noah.
The gender-bending chemicals poured into our environment aren’t helping, either; along with the dumbing-down of our society through various means.
I’m a woman, and I find all this current-day crap to be so annoying. Why are we supposed to have balls, and men are supposed to lose theirs?
I like our pre-destined, distinct differences!
Male and Female is a great idea! Not having so much testosterone allows me to think far differently than my hairy, testosterone-pumped husband. Together, with God, we make an awesome team. Did I miss out in some areas, and get wounded, because of being female and experiencing discrimination and worse? You bet! I understand some of the female rage. But, I have peace and joy with the different path God has given to me, as uniquely mine; a path full of healing and wonder, and far better than what I had planned for myself.
The militant, rude, intolerant, arrogant attitudes of the gender-benders is very sad.
Belonging to God brings me great peace and joy as His kid, and secure in my identity.
Atheists don’t know nor understand this security and peace.
If gender is a social construct, why are we celebrating international women’s day anyway? Does this mean I can claim international cupcake day and then celebrate myself if I identify as a cupcake? Is that how this works? I’m confused.