I was casually scrolling through my Facebook feed and I stumbled upon this video where women of all different backgrounds, ethnicities, ages and cup sizes came together in different parts of the U.S. to demonstrate their right to protest whilst topless. Spotlighting the law that women are not to bare their breast in places of the public, as our male counter parts are. Kudos to the strong-willed individuals who stood up for what they believe in, equality.
Although, I'm curious if they have ever dined in a restaurant and seen a male without a shirt on? Perhaps they went to see a movie and a gentleman next to them didn't wear garment to cover his nipples? I ask this because truthfully the only time I've encountered shirtless men were around water or closed doors, and the occasions my brothers labored outside in the Texas heat, which the degrees we embrace would most certainly push someone to not want any existing fabric on their body. So with that being said, where are you ladies hoping to "#freethenipple"?
Surely this demand isn't all because you can't have a nip-slip on Instagram, right? And so if nudity on all public beaches is your goal, because I highly doubt walking around without censoring your aureoles is ever going to be a law passed, I must raise the question; are women truly ready for gender equality? I know for all ladies myself included, as I wouldn't have the freedom to write this or dare I face isolation from my family, if equality hadn't been so sought after. That this has been an uphill battle and I'm not trying to belittle the advances made thus far.
Simply, if we sincerely become equal with man we cannot play the "You cannot shouldn't do that because I am a woman" card. I am not condoning violence in any way, but for example if a man hits or batters a woman it is wrong and easily he could face jail time -although if a woman hits a man, she is brave and we give her a pat on the back. I have seem time and time again videos and public outings of women provoking men and inflicting fists on to them, and when they get it back they become defenseless and shrieks are among a crowd that "that's a woman" he hit—and he is chastised.
I've always been told, if you dish it out be sure you can take it. If a woman was to grope a man it's considered flirting and easily played off, but I'll be damned if I am on the receiving end of a man putting his hands on me and it being as easily dismissed. Do you see what I'm getting at? We as women hold men to this standard that all of them should be chivalrous and respectful to us as the differing gender but what is going to be so special about that if we're all legally appointed equal. Conceivably, we're pushing the limit a little far, and should take a step back to look at the bigger picture.
Often in high school and younger I would get so irate by being called out among my peers to ponder over whether my outfit choice for the day suited the rule placed so that my male classmates wouldn't be aroused at my suggestive bare skin. It would send me spiraling with annoyance if I was sent home to adjust my skirt to something more modest, like a pair of jeans. Some days were flat out unjust, but looking back I am grateful for the reoccurring calls to the office to be handed gym shorts and a t-shirt because it reminds me that I am a woman.
A woman, who's body differs from a mans. My breasts have more tissue and are much more appealing than that of just skin with a nipple, my naked collarbone and shoulders will be a sight for a man's sore eyes one day. I bleed almost 60 ml for a week, once a month every month and still manage to continue throughout my days.
My body as a woman with ovaries and eggs, creates humans. Women spend months creating human beings, can you say the same for men? As much as we fight and struggle to find common ground to be the same, we were not made to be equal, ladies.
In no way do I want to come across as naive, so feel free to enlighten me but it is that simple, try as you might but as for me and my breasts they will be censored when I pick up my paycheck that's the same pay as my male colleagues.
