I’m not one to go on rants on social media, that’s why I have a blog-duh, but there are some days when the social media world drives me up the wall with its insane users & their posts.
I start to write a status, stating my opinion, most of the time with angry fingers typing away. But then I realize, my opinion matters, to me of course, but to who else? That status will get lost in the translation & social realm and may never be seen again.
I tweeted about an issue I had with a social media post, twice, earlier tonight & immediately after I pressed send, I knew it wouldn’t matter. That is why I am here, on my blog, typing away–the angry fingers are coming, do not worry & I am here to discuss the image below ↓
I was doing my daily “after dinner social scroll” down my Twitter feed when I saw this disgrace of a tweet. It wasn’t Kim Kardashian’s nudity that struck me, I am sure this was a surprise to NO ONE, it was the words she paired with her nude photo, “HAPPY #INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY.”
My angry fingers couldn’t type any faster–I immediately retweeted her post with the comment “you have two young children, you’re disgusting.” Following that tweet, I posted “Shame on you @KimKardashian…#InternationalWomensDay is about embracing being a female and what you work hard for. Not for being naked.”
I tweeted these posts out because I was furious with her correlation of female prosperity and an explicit photo. This is NOT what International Women’s Day is about. Naturally my anger made me think about those “life’s not fair” thoughts. I worked hard through college to land an excellent career and I have never once stopped working hard-where’s my billion dollars in revenue & million-person posse?
So if the image above is not what International Women’s Day is about, then what is? I recently checked out http://www.internationalwomensday.com/ and here is the definition of today’s holiday from the site:
Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.
Yet let’s also be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world, so urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity.
Achievement of women is the phrase that stands out to me the most. So let’s talk about achievement of women.
Since I’m extremely sports-minded, the first female that comes to mind when thinking of women’s achievement is Serena Williams. Only 34 years old and Williams is ranked number 1 in women’s singles tennis. In 2015, Sports Illustrated named her “Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year.” Her list of tennis records almost seems endless at times and her professionalism, win or lose, is truly inspiring. This is what today is all about.
Kim Kardashian should have tweeted out Serena Williams’s face with the caption “HAPPY #INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY.”
Let’s move away from sports, what women have conquered social/political achievement? I’ll tell you who–Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucy Stone. Don’t know who these women are? Well just know that when you (women) want to vote in November, if you do, that’s your choice, now you can because of these women. All 3 were major figures in the Women’s Right Movement, and in 1920, women were granted the right to vote when the 19th Amendment was passed. I know you’ll all agree with me that this is WAY more of a celebration than a nude photo.
Another idea for Kim Kardashian–she should have tweeted out a selfie of these 3 important women with the caption “HAPPY #INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY.”
While I was writing this, I happened to stumble upon another quote in relation to today’s holiday.
Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.
I am not sure who said this, but I would like to give a big “hell yeah” to whoever did.
Here’s to strong women, the real reason behind International Women’s Day. I am proud to know many strong women including my mother, my sister, my aunts, cousins, friends, and co-workers. I am proud to say that I am a strong woman, I fight to work hard and make a difference each day. And finally, I would be honored to raise strong women, because that is how I was raised, and I would be nothing short of proud if I were able to bring more strong women into this world.
My final note for Kim K:
Take a step back from what you think is achievement and maybe step inside the shoes of the women who work hard, each day, to succeed and make great progress socially, economically, culturally, and politically.
My hope is that one day, you and hopefully your young daughter, will realize that it is not the objectification of women that puts us in the spotlight, it is our hard work, dedication, and passion for different things in life that make us shine. And if you don’t understand my lengthy letter to you and insightful ideas, maybe this video will show off what it means to celebrate this holiday the right way.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay !
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