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The Future Is Female
By Aarsha Raghaven (senior psychology major)
This poem was inspired by Rupi Kaur to reflect on the sacrifices that women have made in the past, including the women in our families, to advance our rights that we have the privilege of having today. Not everything has been perfect. There is much room for improvement and advancement of women’s rights. Another topic that I wanted to reflect on was a woman’s general tendency to nurture, love and encourage others. This nurturing love, often viewed as a weakness, is very essential and more of what we need to see in society. The world also often feels divided, and there are many who still don’t see there is inequity between the genders. That is why it is important that we come together to support the rights of women, including the right to an education and many other necessities. I wanted to end this poem by saying that the future is female because when women are educated and given the strength/encouragement to achieve their dreams, they create opportunities not only for themselves, but to make the world better for everyone.
We have walked on the shoulders of
the women of our lineage
who have suffered through countless
hardships so that we as women
can continue
to achieve our dreams
and work for our futures
we believe in
the rights they fought for
and injustices encountered
are a constant reminder
that the world needs to come
together
to encourage love
Foster positivity
And equity
The same love
The women in our lives
Have given us
For countless generations
The future is female
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