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In praise of women
In celebration of "Women's Day, March 8," it's better late than never. But do we really need to wait for March to come around to celebrate women? Before delving into a few issues, let's start with a sad quote that I had found in a United Nations Report:
"Women constitute half the world's population, perform nearly 2/3 of its work hours, receive 1/10 of the world's income and own less than 1/100 of the world's prosperity."
I am very sorry to start with such a sad and unjust quotation, but the fact is it is true, especially if you are aware of women's status around the globe. While in the West women have achieved a lot in terms of human rights compared to women in developing countries, I can assure you that women in the West are still suffering under different circumstances and/or abused by their partners.
If you don't believe it yet, here are some real facts: Every day, four women die in America (by assault or murder by their partners). Every year approximately 130,000 women are victims of rape or attempt of rape. In civilized London (Britain), each year more than 100,000 women seek treatment for violent injuries by their partners. In Sweden, many girls under 18 had been sexually abused and developed psychological pro-blems. Here we are not talking about the Third World, where women's situation is more scandalous.
It really pains me to see women still suffering and abused by men. I don't know who conned them to believe in the myth "It is a men's world." Unfortunately, unless women challenge this fallacy, they will continue to suffer and be abused, because God created this wonderful world for all. I think this myth is just a result of a macho culture. Women shouldn't be submissive, but should be equal.
I think it is a shame that there is only a single day to celebrate women in our society. It is time to start celebrating and appreciating women everyday. For one they gave us birth and nursed us through thick and thin to be who we are today. When you celebrate women, you are celebrating your dear mother, sister, girlfriend, teacher, or daughter. I think it is a very noble cause. So next time you see a lady anywhere, don't abuse or hit her, be a gentleman and say hi and complement her on something nice. If she is your partner tell her that you love her and respect her. Just remember what the controversial French-American writer, Anais Nin said "The only abnormality is the incapacity to love."