On Jan. 21, (the day after Trump's inauguration), everyone who believes that women's rights are human rights will attend the Women's March in Washington D.C. I am excited to be a part of something that will advance the cause of justice and equality for all. Here are ten reasons why I will march and why I am proud to do so.
1. To use my voice to stick it to the man (literally).
There comes a point where one must step out from behind a computer keyboard and physically show the power behind the feminist movement. I believe that the force behind our march will resonate across oceans and decades.
2. Because 2016 was kind of the year of the feminist bubble burst.
We were all expecting for the highest glass ceiling to shatter but Trump’s election brought the opposite effect. We had the opportunity to elect our first female president, but instead we elected a man with a complete lack of respect towards women.
3. To fight for the Equal Rights Amendment, which has yet to be ratified.
The Amendment was first proposed in 1923 and the re-proposed in 1970 but failed to be ratified due to anti-women sentiment. It would guarantee equal rights for women because we still do not have them.
4. Because Trump wants to shut us up.
He has not made organizing the march easy. From restricting permits to wanting to block off the route, he has been trying to shut the march down from the start.
5. To fight for the rights of myself and every woman.
The men in the office are stripping away at women’s rights piece by piece. States are beginning to ban abortion, defund Planned Parenthood, and now with the repeal of Obamacare, millions of women will no longer have access to safe and affordable birth control.
6. Because the underbelly of American beliefs needs to be publically acknowledged.
We live in an inherently sexist and racist society, with a misogynistic and exceedingly paternalistic government. In order to begin to change, a community of like-minded must merge together for others to feel our power and believe in our integrity.
7. To ensure that women’s rights are human rights,
And human rights are women’s rights.
8. Because I deserve the same rights as your son.
I deserve to do with my body what I will. I deserve to be paid the same as a man because I do the same work. I deserve the promises that our nation made, and so does everyone else.
9. To show that 2017 is going to be filled with humanity.
In order for humanity to shine, it must, unfortunately, be surrounded by inhumanity. For millions of people all over the country to come together for human rights shows nothing but power and love.
10. Because women are the wall,
And Trump will pay. Let’s have him be the uncomfortable one this time.
If you can't make the D.C. march, you can use this site to find a sister march happening in your area.
