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As infuriating it is to read your comment, because it showcases immense lack of understanding on the topic only thing I can say is that from your end of the tab
by healstack 8y ago
As infuriating it is to read your comment, because it showcases immense lack of understanding on the topic only thing I can say is that from your end of the table what you write seems logical - but reality is much different. I cannot blame you for not experiencing a walk of a woman, a life of a woman and the journey of women in this world for the last (at least) 200 years - across different countries and cultures. Only thing I can ask you is to look at relevant research and reports that constantly show women are being discriminated against and looked over. Yes, in tech. Yes, in construction. Yes, at home with families. It's not about our choice only. It's about a clear existent barrier that is perpetuated over and over. Think of Saudi Arabia and position of the women in that society. Think of Sweden on the flip-side. Our lives might be very different, but if you dig below the surface you will find many commonalities - one being that women till this day do not have ownership over their bodies, let alone their journeys.
I hope one day you will listen to some experiences of women around you and read necessary literature. And I hope you develop empathy for the journey, but also understanding why highlighting women who are doing something in predominately male industry should be lifted to visibility - especially if its people of color, immigrants and other groups that have it even harder.
Have a great day.