Writing on an issue like this, I was really skeptical; not knowing how it would be perceived. But I felt that it is high time that we get into the depths of this frequently used term, ‘Feminism’. To understand any movement, it is only smart to get to know why and how it came into existence Let’s acknowledge the fact that from ages the fibers of patriarchy have been woven into the fabric of human consciousness and consciously or unconsciously we all fell prey to it. It was and sometimes is, male dominated, identified and centered. It got so deep rooted that even the most basic of rights were not made available to women and they were okay with not having the same. The list of some of those might shock you. It took a century for women to be able to hold property on the same terms as men, serve on a jury, to cast votes, apply for bank loan, become an accountant or a lawyer, report marital rape, get equal pay (which still is a long way from equal!), get a safe abortion or bu...
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Why I thought it was important to talk about history’s worst genocide, is for you to understand how one particular community was demonized under a fascist regime, an environment of hostility and indifference was created towards them. Around six million Jewish people in Europe were killed during the Holocaust, yet a survey found that 11% of Americans and 22% of Millennials, hadn't even heard of the Holocaust or weren't sure they had. The survey's respondents also indicated anti-Semitism and neo-Nazi remain issues today, with more than half saying they believe there are many neo-Nazis in the USA. It is important for you to know about it so you are able to spot the signs early on, the next time you see history repeat itself and this time since we’re so ‘woke’, I’m hoping we won’t just be passive by standers. What is Anti – Semitism & its Origins: Anti-Semitism is the belief or behavior hostile toward Jews just because they ar...