Everyone is created equal. Everyone is equal. Or so it’s said. A few weeks ago I came across the fact that the rates of attempted suicide are twice as high in women than in men. It got me thinking so I spoke to a friend of mine and we discussed what the reasons could be. Society, inequality, misunderstandings, misinformation, culture and men were some of the reasons we came up with. What happened to the equality?
Seeing as the vast majority of my readers are women, I decided to do a series of guest posts on this particular issue. Topics include, society coercing women into particular clothes and fashion, forced marriage, domestic violence, female circumcision, working mothers and many more. Hopefully these will be posted either in December or at the beginning of the next year.
If you would like to like to take part in the discussion and wish to voice your opinion about a particular topic through a post, you are more than welcome to do so. I have a few slots still available for posting. Just send me an email (nasdotcom@gmail.com) or contact me on twitter (@nasdotcom) and we can discuss it there.
I think it's time to kill for our women
Time to heal our women, be real to our women
And if we don't we'll have a race of babies
That will hate the ladies, that make the babies
And since a man can't make one
He has no right to tell a woman when and where to create one
So will the real men get up
I know you're fed up ladies, but keep your head up
[This is a scheduled post]
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Title: Keep ya head up – 2Pac
Photo of crying lady taken from here
Posts
8 October 2011 at 23:41
I love and respect our women. Despite the fact my former wife got pregnant by another man whilst still married to me, I do not pass judgement and yes, I love and respect our women.
To all the beautiful ladies and to you, my good friend, big respect and kind wishes, your way, Gary.
9 October 2011 at 02:37
This is such an important topic. I'm glad you've called attention to it, and look forward to the posts.
9 October 2011 at 04:57
That's a great topic you are thinking on...and it's a good idea inviting guests posts too...looking forward to it:-)
9 October 2011 at 05:20
I am really glad you're doing this.
9 October 2011 at 07:15
hmm...nice post...
I will look forward to read other guest posts on the same topic too...
Good Luck !
9 October 2011 at 07:32
I think that's a good idea!
Looking forward to future posts! x
9 October 2011 at 08:58
Very interesting post, I think many men forget they would not be here if not for women! Karima
9 October 2011 at 12:11
Wow. That's a great idea man. Looking forward for more.
9 October 2011 at 14:03
Its so gud to know Nas that there still compassionate and caring people like you on this planet.. I really respect you for bringing up this topic! I;ll b waiting for your further posts :)
9 October 2011 at 16:52
I like this intro & I'm looking forward to these post
brill idea xx
9 October 2011 at 18:17
*thumbs up*
11 October 2011 at 15:54
I wish I had the time and patience to participate, got my exams :(, though thumbs up to the idea, Nas.
Reminds me of a couplet by Khayyam, "Yea aurat ki tujhe laayi hai jahaa mei, Is aurat ko hi tu sataata hai? Kaisa zaalim hai tu, aadmi.. ki apni ma aur behen ko tu apne lafzo se tu maut ke dariyae mei utaar jaata hai."
13 October 2011 at 03:36
Awesome, dude. I would love to read that series of posts. We kinda talked about that in our Sociology class, that it's always been that way. The way of our society is that the women are always limited in what they do, no matter how hard they try/have tried to prove they're as capable as men. It's sad, but it's the way it is. A total reorganization of the society is needed to break that. That's impossible in the 21st century.
I love my mom. I love my sisters. I respect women. I think every guy who's got a mom, and sisters, better learn to respect women more than others.
Good job, man. Looking forward to the next post. =]
13 October 2011 at 21:08
Cant wait to read all the posts inshAllah
14 October 2011 at 14:44
Wow.. I'm so glad you're doing this. I am definitely looking forward to reading inspirational and intelligent posts from your blogger guests.. :)
Everyone is equal... but whatever happened to equality? I dunno.. :(
18 October 2011 at 07:54
Update oftener,love. :)
18 October 2011 at 22:14
I frickin luv that song! Glad you are concerned about the plight of women :)
22 October 2011 at 12:47
Nas, hats off. AMAZING THOUGHT.
24 October 2011 at 09:35
This is excellent. Good luck. I am looking forward to what comes out of this initiative..
25 October 2011 at 22:43
Quite a powerful topic
I have given your blog an award over on my blog:
http://the-seekers-corner.blogspot.com/p/blog-awards.html
26 October 2011 at 12:18
actually the way u expressed the feelings.... is so incredible
srsly i loved this pat
1 November 2011 at 18:23
You are such an inspiration and I just want you to know that I hold a lot of respect for people like you :)
2 November 2011 at 16:06
It's wonderful that you've taken this topic up, Nas. I'd love to contribute a few thoughts on the issue myself but I've got a couple of assignments coming up that I need to deal with first. :(
Hope all's well with you.
Cheers! :)
7 November 2011 at 17:25
This is a really nice idea. It got me thinking as well. Can't wait to see the articles/ideas/whatnots! :D
19 November 2011 at 21:51
@ Gary: That is truly very very sad. But I do admire your lovely nature to fellow human beings, something that you can justly be proud of.
19 November 2011 at 21:51
@ Celita: Thank you! Keep an eye on this space, you'll be seeing it soon ;)
19 November 2011 at 21:52
@ Nasnin Nasser: Thank you!
19 November 2011 at 21:53
@ cricketfreak: You're not the only one ;)
19 November 2011 at 21:53
@ Thinking: Thank you very much!
19 November 2011 at 21:54
@ Yours Truly: Thanks :) x
19 November 2011 at 21:55
@ Karima: That is so very true Karima.
19 November 2011 at 21:55
@ not important: Right back at you pal!
19 November 2011 at 21:56
@ Cяystal: I hope your exams went well :). And that is a beautiful couplet indeed.
19 November 2011 at 21:57
@ Oliver: I couldn't agree more with what you said in your comment. Thanks a lot dude.
19 November 2011 at 21:58
@ Foz: You will do soon insha'Allah.
19 November 2011 at 21:59
@ Leah: That is indeed the million $$ question.
19 November 2011 at 21:59
@ Cяystal: My most recent post is just for you :)
19 November 2011 at 22:02
@ kitkat: Thanks K! :)
19 November 2011 at 22:02
@ y.hayat: Thank you. You can put your topi back on now.
19 November 2011 at 22:04
@ Zeba: You should hopefully see soon!
19 November 2011 at 22:05
@ ZRH: Thank you very much for the awards! :)
19 November 2011 at 22:05
@ anummunaf: Awh thank you very much for your kind words.
19 November 2011 at 22:06
@ PurpleMist.: Awwwh! You are too kind! Your words mean a lot.
19 November 2011 at 22:06
@ Tazeen: I hope all your assignments and stuff are going well T. Take care. :)
19 November 2011 at 22:07
@ Umi: Hopefully you'll get a chance to do soon.
24 November 2011 at 18:06
I am sorry but what evidence do you have to prove that all of us are created equally? There is no evidence whatsoever. But there is evidence that we are NOT created equally.
Some people are born with inherent diseases. Some people are born with inherent qualities and they always outperform you, whether it be academics and sports (I am jealous of them). Why such injustices on those who were born (un) equal.
Evolution does not give us equality. Evolution has made all of us unequal in one way or another. Us trying to harp about "equality" is only damaging to our evolution as an animal species.
Inequality is the sole reason why there is diversity in life. Some are strong, some are weak, some are white, some are black, some have blue eyes, others have brown. Yet all of these traits have benefits. Blue eyes for example are interpreted as sign of beauty and good genes and this increases the sexual selection pressures on the female possessing blue eyes and increases her chances of attracting a genetically fit male and hence a fit progeny. What was the fault of the woman with brown eyes?
I can go on and on.
Inequality is the reason we exist.