3 Reasons Why Womanhood Is a Matter of Pride

I believe it is a privilege in itself to be born as a human, without a doubt, but it is an additional privilege (cherry on the top) to be a human that can act as a medium to bring other humans to life.

I’m very grateful for a lot of things in life, but the most important thing I’m grateful for is being and identifying as a woman!

I believe it is futile for woman to fight for equality. It is like fighting to equalize apples and oranges. The only commonality between them is that they are both fruits. Similarly, the only commonality between a man and woman is they are both humans. However, they both differ in appearance, choices, behavior, expression, and mental and physical strength. Also, at the same time, I’m no way discounting the similarities in mindset, achievements and professional capabilities between both these sexes.

There is no doubt that women are more expressive, vulnerable, and welcoming than others, but in addition, women have these 3 unique abilities, due to which they own their shine and have an edge over their male counterparts. These abilities make her a true leader without her even knowing it:

• Endurance. Women are the strongest, most resilient human beings. Right from bearing a child, to dealing with the problems that arise monthly and yearly to prep the body for child bearing is awe worthy. The strength to face the world, the strength to stand up for oneself, for her family and for her kids is in every women’s DNA. Women, of all sizes, ages and races are strong in their own right. They row their own boat, ride their own bike, drive their own car and run their own families. Women lead teams, organizations, schools and businesses. They are making a change in the lives of themselves as well as others. Each time a woman stands up for herself, she inspires many other women to do so too.
• Adaptability. Women adapt to change unlike anyone else. No one other than a woman have the heart to accept their partner’s family as her own. Back in the day, women used to move to their male counterpart’s house and what a challenge that must have been to live with a whole new set of people, new lifestyle and amidst new family culture. The strength of adaptability also shows up in a women’s life juggling between work, life, social commitments, kids and their schedules etc. In a heterosexual parenting equation too, there is an unsaid rule with a skewed responsibility share favoring the men. Women are clever and realize that it is better to change ourselves than to change others.
• Inclusivity. Let’s take a look at what this one means to a woman. She takes on the name of her husband and his family name without any inhibition and owns them. She makes them an important part of her life, her identity and strives to become an important part of the family too. Women know how to give, appreciate, celebrate and cooperate with others more than anyone else. Woman know the pain of not feeling included and have strived for generations to gain the ‘seat on the table’. Women are empathetic and know when we do not include everyone, we are less, weak and more vulnerable.

We are in 2020 and the woman of 2020 is

• An expert at what she does
• Smart and successful
• A model employee
• Having the right attitude
• Rowing her own boat
• Focusing on what she can do best
• Knowing the power of a team and has team spirit
• Ready to fly

On this #InternationalWomensDay, I applaud women to be the wonder woman they are and encourage men to recognize, appreciate and respect the women in their life before it’s too late.

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PS: The thoughts presented in this article are purely my own, born out of my personal experiences. I have no intention of hurting or disrespecting any one's feelings at all. Together, we make this world a better place to live :-)