My Womanifestos, by KelsiRae
The Why’s of our Patriarchal Society
Why do women have to be the ones subjected by men, why can’t we be equal?
Why do I always have to feel like I’m not good enough because of the beauty standards our society creates?
Why do I have to hate my body because it isn’t up to societies standards?
Why can’t I feel beautiful about myself?
Why can’t women and men make the same amount of money for the same job? How is this fair?
Why do women have to do all the cleaning and take care of the children?
Why are men in control?
Why aren’t women appreciated for everything they do?
Why can’t we change patriarchy?
Our Societies Beauty Standards
Growing up as a female in our society is tough
We are supposed to look pretty and never rough
There are so many standards we must hold
We grow up knowing this because it’s what we are told
Girls are harming themselves just to be thin
So that men look at them with their smug grin
We are told it’s about beauty inside and out
But we truly know that’s not what it’s all about
I need to protect my little sister because I feel her standards are set higher
And tell her she’s beautiful and that everyone who thinks differently is a liar
I hope that someday I can gaze at myself in the mirror
And say that I’m beautiful without any fear
We must all ban together to change all these customs
So that we can see all women love themselves and blossom
A Boy Friend Bind with Gender Roles
I work as hard as you but it isn’t valued as much
You are always so stressed and use that as your crutch
I love you so much and don’t mind taking care of you
But I wish you would appreciate it more and value me too
I feel like if I don’t do all the housework it will never get done
But while I do that you sit back and get to have all the fun
If you put more effort into doing work it would be so helpful
It’s not like you are useless and not able
You talk about becoming our breadwinner in the future
But I want to be able to start my own adventure
I know that we will be able to work this all out
Because that’s what our love is all about
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