An Open Letter to Ivanka Trump | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics

An Open Letter to Ivanka Trump

How will you explain your fathers comments to your daughter? When someone objectifies her, will you stand up for her or will you force her to be silent, like you've been.

34
An Open Letter to Ivanka Trump

Dear Ivanka Trump,

From one young woman to another it is not in my nature to berate or degrade you. I just have such problem with how you, a fellow woman, can still proudly show support for your father. Your support still stands strong even after he publicly degraded you in front of the world and objectified you when he allowed Howard Stern to call you "a piece of ass". If a father, could talk about his daughter in this manner, it is only left to the imagination to wonder the things he has said or will say about other women. His tongue is that of a lethal weapon and he uses it as such, to tear down women who never once asked for his opinion on their appearance, weight or anything for that matter. His words only spew that of negativity and maliciousness simply because he feels like he can. But, still, you stand aside him proudly. With every photo you pose for, every fake smile you flash in our face you are sending the message to women that your father's comments and behaviors are okay. Instead of acknowledging his comments and admitting that they are distasteful, disgusting, sexist and uncalled for, you actually entertain them. You even "liked" an article on twitter discussing the comments your father made regarding yourself.

But what about those women in the world who are mothers, daughters, nieces, and cousins who have to look in the eyes of innocent young girls and explain why these comments. Who have to explain why women are not objects, or to be objectified by a man and that it is never okay or acceptable to think so. Who have to now defend what should be common knowledge that you are allowed to look the way you look comfortable and that doesn't make you "sloppy" or a "pig". What about the day you'll have to explain to your daughter that her grandfather often ranked women on a scale of 1 to 10 based on their looks, even making comments like "person who is flat-chested is very hard to be a 10". Will you explain to her that her grandfather made remarks such as "They said, 'how are you going to change the pageant?' I'm going to get the bathing suits to be smaller and the heels to be higher"? When she comes home with tears in her eyes, claiming that someone made these same comments to her, how will you handle the situation? Will you stand up for her or will you force her to be silent, like you've been?

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

574003
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

461736
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments