Woman

 

In a patriarchal society, women have no place and say. I want it abolished. I would like to see men as protectors, friends, carers, lovers and mates to women. A social status determined by physical attributes a woman is softer, kinder, more emotional, more lovable and all aspects that make her a woman. A strong willed woman is an asset. An outspoken woman is credible. A woman of principles and integrity is a stable foundation. A strong attributed woman is more than a physical pleasure for men but also a comfort zone. A woman has many façades and dimensions in her being and can chameleon herself in all situations and stages. The panorama view is required when looking at a woman. She cannot be "prism-ed" into one specific location and told to be this, do that and say this or not. A woman must be appreciated for all her values, physical appearances, her knowledge, her sensuality, her sexuality and her abilities.

In society, the women that made a difference in society, the feminists all have their view point about this term patriarchal, to mean , a system where women were annihilated or misused, abused or oppressed.

What is oppression of women? Why do men choose to oppress the mothers of their children? In certain societies, women are the foundations revered. In Al Qur'an , there is an entire chapter on women and their rights; Surah An Nisa. In creating women, Allah Ta'ala, gave her a mouth, not to be silent . She may have her say. I am not understanding the concept of having  a mouth only to be told to be quiet, a mouth just for feeding sustenance to the body. There must be more to the mouth of a woman than that. She was bestowed a brain, to think and help with ideas and ideology for the improvement of mankind. She may or may not need to have a male counterpart, partner or husband to achieve this. Her physical attributes compliment her ability as mother, cook, driver, housewife, career woman and so on and so forth.

I may determine my path and my will is strong to endeavour.  I am fine tuned to be incredulously all these in the stages of my life. I have been implanted with the ability to perform all these attributes and responsibilities as I have been granted the permission, tools and knowledge to do so and that did not come from a man.  I need men to be supportive of all women who dare to make a stand, admire their worth instead of ridiculing or showering sarcastic remarks. Many women choose to use brain over brawn/beauty. I am one of those women. I have no care for the materialistic world, neither am I obsessive about wealth. I am vehement about the issues and rights of women and I want to make a statement in support of women's rights to be honoured, admired, supported , respected; if need be, worshipped.

In matters of love, we may stray, but soon enough, we find the grounding we lost. We raise again. We forge again. That is life, the ups and downs, there is room for learning but no room for mistakes. Women, no matter what you do in your life; do not give up yourself, your worth, your materialistic achievements for any man who lives in a patriarchal condemning situation and lifestyle. Judgmental and egoistic sentiments play no part in a rich and respectful relationship. Demands and supplies must balance in ratio. Unconditional love means you may give as much as you may, want and or can WITHOUT sacrificing yourself resulting in an imbalance. There is no perfectness  but there is perfection in trying your best. Giving love never hurt. Giving love never created losses. Giving love never made anyone poor. Giving love never caused anyone's death. Giving love never takes anything back nor does in expect anything in return.

I have been endowed with the ability to continue my life in the best position I am as woman.

Nur Shufiya Lorraine Branson with a title .......