In this half, some of my views might seem tone-deaf. Especially during a time when society is redefining what it means to be female. I don’t know if I am capturing the right sentiment in my post, but I am going to try to convey my feelings.
As stated in my previous post, I believe females gave up their femininity. And with that the right to draw attention to their menstruation discomforts or possible limitations during conception/pregnancy. Like males, not all females are made the same. We all have unique limitations and strengths due to our corresponding genders.
Societal Expectations
In addition to survival, throughout history females’ primary abilities are to bear and take care of offspring. A trait which we share with the majority of the females in the animal kingdom. At least in humans, we can rely on our male counterparts to aid and support us.
I dread that our society is forgetting how precious creating human life is. This ability is unique only to female-born humans and through acceptance, we should respect and honour it. We can achieve this by allowing females to be vulnerable and safe with their emotions and sexual organs. As it is now females curse their bodies and discredit their feelings.
Ways To Improve
When we feel uterine contractions due to menstruation, allow us to the opening talk about it. Just like all the other aches and pains all humans experience. When it comes to females who do want to conceive, let’s support their lifetime commitment and offer work options. Or honouring the time it takes to conceive by allowing time off or less stressful tacts. Even though some females are capable of working during these times with the opportunity to see what works best for the individual.
Looking Forward
Society does not want to go backwards in gender equality. What we need to do is have certain care available for those with a uterus. The uterus is a gift and should be treated as so. Because people with uteruses need different requirements for their careers and medical treatments throughout their lives. Which does shed every 28 days, give or take. Also comes with hormonal changes and uterus contractions similar to labour. I like to think of menstruation as a routine health condition. Starting at puberty and lasting until menopause.
I am not saying this because I also have a uterus. But because I just don’t want my girls growing up like I did, being ashamed of their natural body functions. Society can do better for all genders involved.
Live Joy, Renee