Reflective Exercise: Femininity
Trigger warning - The following post deals with sensitive themes. Its about exploring your own thoughts and feelings kindly. I understand I have used absolute language like "should" its just so that the statements aren't neutral. You do not need to post any replies here as its for personal reflection. If you found the post helpful leave a like, if you want to give feedback im open to it on anything you would have wanted me to improve I welcome it.
Exploring ideas of femininity:
1. Women are soft. (truly believe, neither agree or disagree, truly dont believe). 2. Women should be in the kitchen (truly believe, neither agree or disagree, truly dont believe). 3. Women make better leaders (truly believe, truly dont believe), 4. Women should be nurturing (truly agree, truly don't agree, neither agree or disagree), 5. Women should be more practical (truly agree, truly disagree, neither agree or disagree), 6. Women should have children (truly agree, disagree, neither agree or disagree), 7. Women are dominant (truly agree , truly disagree, neither agree or disagree), 8. Women are more objectified than men (truly agree, truly disagree, neither agree or disagree), 9. Women are more vulnerable (truly agree or disagree , neither agree or disagree, 10 Women should consider themselves feminist (truly agree, disagree, neither agree or disagree), 11. Women should think with their emotions (truly agree, disagree , neither agree or disagree). 12. Women should think with their thoughts (truly agree, disagree, neither agree or disagree). 13. Women should seek advice from their female friends (truly agree, disagree, neither agree or disagree), 14. Women should seek advice from their male friends (truly agree, disagree, neither agree or disagree). 15. Name one women in the media who you consider embodies femininity for you and why you gravitate towards her.
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Jas
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Interesting discussion 🥰
For me, women are so much more than any one word can encapsulate.
As a woman I do think it's not always easy, as alot of pressures and stereotypes come with it.
Not from all men but sadly from many.
Women are objectified.
Viewed as a possession.
Judged by their appearance.
Expected to have kids.
Expected to be married.
To take care of the home.
To respect.
And obey.
Words that wouldn't be asked of men.
For me, women are equal
I'm all for women deciding for themselves.
If a woman wants to be married, look after her home and nurture her husband, her choice.
If a woman wants to be a powerful CEO of a firm, and have no children and stay single, her choice.
If a woman wants to have children, get married and have a career too, again, her choice.
Her choice, how she dresses.
Her choice how she expresses her sexuality.
Her choice how she lives her life.
Her voice is equal.
Women are strong.
Women are compassionate.
Sensitive.
Loving.
And women want a man who isn't threatened by being an equal 💚🤗