Discrimination To Go Away

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The website content discusses the aspiration for a world free of discrimination, particularly gender discrimination, and emphasizes the importance of collective action and education to achieve this vision, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.

Abstract

The text presents a poignant reflection on the pervasive nature of discrimination and the societal barriers that maintain inequality. It juxtaposes the dream of a world where laughter and joy are shared equally with the harsh reality of persistent discrimination. The author calls for an end to one-sided power dynamics and hypocrisy, advocating for a united front in the pursuit of genuine equality. The piece also pays homage to the efforts of pioneers like Begum Rokeya, who fought for women's rights and gender equality in the early 20th century, highlighting her powerful quotes that challenge societal norms and encourage women to reclaim their rights and place in society.

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The author believes that society, as a collective, has a responsibility to address and eliminate discrimination, rather than perpetuating it.
There is an acknowledgment that while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go in eradicating gender discrimination, which should be viewed as an archaic concept by future generations.
The text suggests that change begins at home, with individuals raising their voices and setting an example for others, rather than hiding in shame or acting hypocritically.
The author admires the courage and foresight of historical figures such as Begum Rokeya, who, despite living in a time and place where women's education and rights were severely limited, advocated fiercely for gender equality.
The quotes from Begum Rokeya's work "Sultana’s Dream" are used to illustrate the absurdity of gender roles and the strength that women possess, likening their potential to that of a lion, and emphasizing the importance of recognizing and acting upon one's own interests and rights.

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Closed eyes in anticipation of laughter and joy onto a dream-state of imaginary equality in the closest reality; alas, society (read, we) made it harder and will continue the same oncoming time, as to retain the one-sided pleasure, power, and kingship state as to play around with impure thoughts.

Stars blink on the night sky yet, only a slight ray of light shades onto your path to enlighten the heavenly promise of tomorrow.

Struggles are there, challenges too yet, it is not that far, when- gender-discrimination will be a myth to generations, when the future will laugh at the past in pity- to wonder, ‘Why the discrimination stayed for long?’

I have no answer, but without hiding in shame, I (read, we) can raise voice to enlighten others (starting from home) and to stop acting like hypocrites, but to live as a human- to make the world a better place for all.

Different personalities worldwide have fought for women’s rights and established gender equality in their countries. I want to highlight a couple of quotes from Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain (one of the widely regarded pioneers of women’s liberation in South Asia) in regards to gender equality. Please consider that she lived between 1880 to 1932 in a distant part of the then British ruled Indian subcontinent, where education was considered a rare commodity by rural society. Of course, it was more difficult for women to have access to, or even consider it.

“Why do you allow yourselves to be shut up?’ ‘Because it cannot be helped as they are stronger than women.’ ‘A lion is stronger than a man, but it does not enable him to dominate the human race. You have neglected the duty you owe to yourselves and you have lost your natural rights by shutting your eyes to your own interests.” ― Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Sultana’s Dream

“Your kitchen is not inferior to a queen’s boudoir!’ I replied with a pleasant smile, ‘but we must leave it now; for the gentlemen may be cursing me for keeping them away from their duties in the kitchen so long.’ We both laughed heartily.” ― Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, Sultana’s Dream

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Discrimination To Go Away

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