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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWomen, and our tough gig today. Wear red, buy nothing, work, or not...
Wear red. Don't buy anything. If you can't take a day off work, it is totally understandable. And commendable. Mothers cannot stop. Teachers cannot stop. Nurturers cannot stop. Women DO and because of their nature, always WILL keep the world turning while other forces strive to disrupt it and them.
If you CAN make the statement, do it.
"Harm to none" has always been a driving force of the natural psyche of females. And that stance has always been used to knock us down and delegitimize our worth...to control us. Our nature is used against us in hideous ways. "They" count on it.
To make the point we must show in realistic ways just how essential we are. We must somehow make it known that we are powerful. Economically and spiritually. It's a very tough task. The balance is immensely difficult.
We have to keep the mothering, teaching and nurturing uninterrupted and secure while forcibly making the economic and business world take serious note of our value.
Frustrating gig.
Both aspects of the resistance are at force today. Both commentaries are essential. And it is women who must make the difference.
Wear red at work, make your presence visible, bring attention to your vitality and importance.
See us...or see our absence. Both must happen!!
shenmue
(38,506 posts)Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)caroldansen
(725 posts)Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)Wearing Red in Solidarity
Participating in action today at State Capital
Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)Raspy and weary, I have to say that our battles are what keep my sanity mostly intact these days. Giving me something to fight for in the company of such strong women has energized my soul!
Phentex
(16,334 posts)I'm not sure I own anything red that isn't a bbq t-shirt so I told him I might have to borrow something.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)He knew about it....I didn't have to tell him. I'm so proud!
Equinox Moon
(6,344 posts)Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)GallopingGhost
(2,404 posts)and buying NOTHING today. And we need milk!
Nictuku
(3,606 posts)I hadn't heard about it. Couldn't call in sick, unfortunately.
Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)I couldn't take the day off, but one of my male co-workers left red roses on my desk in honor of the day. He's total class.
I've no intention of buying anything.
mcar
(42,307 posts)I'm doing as little as possible today.
Orsino
(37,428 posts)A man will always be there to tell you how you should have marked the day.