Society's View on Male and Female Leaders by Blogger Jade

Maya Angelou and Martin Luther King Jr. have many things in common.  They were active leaders in the African American community; they made significant impact on the American society.  Even after they have passed we are still quoting their works and letting their words ruminate with us.  One difference between the two is that Maya Angelou was a woman and Martin Luther King Jr. was a man.

I know it is not news worthy of a headline, but male and female leaders are viewed differently in society.  When I think of women leaders Mother Theresa, Oprah, and Maya Angelou come to mind, there are many other fantastic women leaders out there but these are the three that resonate with me.   When I think of these women something that stands out is there maternal side.  Mother Theresa supported orphans, Oprah started a school for girls in Africa, and Maya Angelou inspired whole generations of women by her spoken word, speeches, and poetry.  They are strong independent figures that take care of many people and this seems to come from a maternal place. 

I think society may agree with me, because women have the capacity to bare children we often look to women as having an inherit maternal side.  I feel as though this view is changing in society. On the contrary I do believe society feels that the link between a woman and her maternal side is stronger than a man and his paternal side. 

In comparing men and women leaders I think that society views men as strong, steadfast, and ambitious.  I think society has viewed women leaders as maternal, careful, and sometimes soft.  I do feel that the view of women in leadership roles is changing.  Women are represented in every occupation.  They have families and run nations.  There are more women in leadership positions today than in any other time in history.  The realization of having a women President of the United States my happen in the next election.   

With the shift of more women in leadership positions, I think society has accepted men becoming more paternal, staying at home with the kids no longer is a women only job.  Society has begun to understand that women are tough, fair, and compassionate leaders.  That men and women can be different types of leaders but this is a good thing.  I am very excited to be a part of a society that is embracing women leaders.

Who’s more responsible to lead in issues concerning rape prevention female or male leaders? by blogger Veronica

  Since the induction of an African- American male president, there were hopes that maybe women’s issues can be brought about full circle. Unfortunately, there are old instincts coming back, whereas women are left behind and war is the new importance of the day. However, with a resounding yes, many women groups on college campuses are looking forward to the next election, when Hilary Clinton will be the next candidate to try to lead. 

             

     Inspiring young women everywhere to lead as well, such as joining organizations based on rape prevention such as Leila Grace foundation. It is these groundbreaking social media outlets that is bringing a voice to all young women victim or victimless. There are no doubts that many young women are searching for their own organization to lead and making male associated groups only based upon sports and other manly skills to establish a new issue taker, by concerning themselves with the issues at heart, like rape prevention.

             

  It brings about the topic of whether men are more informed or women are more informed on rape and assault or there is a blank slate in one, both or neither responsible genders. It takes a lot of advocating and screaming to making the incredible rape prevention advocates speak louder and try to lead. Nowadays, it is progressing to a smooth transition but this method may be in vain. With all politics leading towards male or alpha-males, it is becoming less approachable for women to have their male leaders sit and listen with them.

         

  Not to take sides, but women have more experience over  women issues and women’s rights and there are  other recollection of the past, such as the age of Gloria Steinem or the woman’s suffrage movement of the early 1900’s, that gives  us a peak of what women were capable of. Replenishing women’s hopes and dreams and dedicating those who were passionate to the cause. 

         

   The male politicians of today are aware of those who are weak and powerless on issues like rape, but many put on a blindfold when it comes to the existence of rape on campus. The assaults not only pertain to female students but males as well. It is a fight that many male leaders need to educate themselves on to go forward with legislation that will not only protect college students everywhere but to honestly enter the approximate changes of males to women leaders.  If Hilary Clinton was elected president, she will not only show good work and experience, but eye out the issues pertaining to women and rape prevention and hear the clear voices of those in need and those that know what they need and their purpose in life in making it easier for all college leaders to lead and to listen to those struggling. In the end, Pulling up the topic and answering the questions. Curiously, there will always be comparisons between male and female leaders in politics and school politics. 

                          

Lead The Way To Equality by blogger Karly Sacco - Benedictine University

It is unfortunate that the main leaders of women’s rights are women. I mean it makes sense for women to care more about what their gender is accomplishing in the world. But why shouldn’t more men get involved and show the rest of the world that there can be equality between the two genders? Some women feel limited when it comes to jobs and positions they can have because society has made it seem like these jobs are unacceptable for women to have. The main key to make a difference with this issue is to show that women do have power, and are deserving of respect.

Those in leadership positions hold the power to make a difference in women’s rights issues. Weather it is the issue of power, respect, equality, or as serious as sexual assaults, people listen to a leader that has something important to say about these topics. These leaders need to set examples by showing and not just telling. They need to help the people that have become victims of sexual assaults by giving them a safe environment to share their stories with the rest of the world. Hopefully these awful incidents will stop occurring so often once people hear what victims have gone though. It is up to the leaders to start a movement.

It can be as simple as starting more organizations so that people can start feeling more comfortable with the idea of women’s rights. Create social media pages for those who feel like they are a victim in any kind of way dealing with women’s rights so they can read and share stories and connect with those who have been dealing with the same struggles as them. Unfortunately, sexual assaults continue to happen, not just to women but to men as well. If more men in the leadership role were open and passionate about this issue than maybe more men that have been victims of sexual assault will seek help and comfort from groups lead by men. Men or women, getting sexually assaulted can have the same effect on the human body, mind, and emotional state.


Leaders need to show and not tell how to prevent sexual assaults so that the future can be a little brighter.

My dress is not my consent- by blogger Snehal Gajare

I wonder why, I wonder how, I lie in this social bog of humiliation.

I know I’m sinking deep but I want to stay afloat and reach more solid ground.

My body is numb; I feel sad, extreme pain running across my veins,

And my perpetrator is walking away after hunting me like a prey........ .......Thoughts of a rape victim

“Provocative clothing” invites men to rape - A well tailored, long lasting myth which is an outcome of misogynist attitude towards women.  In simple language, clothes do not cause rape but rapists do. If so, why are kids raped? Kids do not wear any provocative clothes. So let’s admit it; a woman is not raped because of the clothes she wears, she is raped because a sick minded predator has such intent. Women draped in saris, salwar-kameez, burqas, wearing business attires like pant suits are also raped. A woman has an equal right of choosing to wear what she likes, just as a man does. Such pitiful excuses condemning women’s clothing for rape is utterly pathetic and sexist.

To prevent a potential attack, it is the responsibility of a woman to dress modestly. Isn't it the responsibility of the potential offender to curb his sexual desires that can ruin someone’s life forever? Such irrelevant impositions from the society tend to give a wrong message to the teenagers; especially the girls. Most of the girls think rather believe that it is their fault if they are raped. This is how society transfers the blame from the offender to that of the victim (by blaming her dressing). Is this fair? Why do girls have to grow up believing this stupid myth that provocative dressing causes rape?  Any sane person with a reasonable bent of mind should be able to control and curb his desires. This is something that the society needs to start preaching.

It’s more devastating to know that some conservative political leaders across the globe don’t even feel the need to condemn such social evils in the society. Instead, the political platform is used to make unreasonable, irritating and unacceptable statements against women and rape victims. Such unchallenged social attitudes coupled with unfair laws and molded stereotypical gender roles often relegate the status of a woman. Low conviction rates, high incidence of rape and the existence of a sexist blame culture are a triangular set of problems that the society and the government need to address at the first instance.

Survivors Taking Back their Power by bloger Jade

When and individual attains the title of survivor, that individual looses a whole lot of themselves.  It could be the fear of reliving the flashbacks, or what they should have done differently so that the incident would not have happened.  They may feel ugly, alone, powerless, and not like themselves.  When someone decides to make a person a survivor of rape they leave a different person behind.

Some survivors seek help right away; they know they need other people around them to help them through this experience.  Others may pretend like it did not happen, or question if it did really happen.  If they decide to ignore what happened it may stay hidden but not forever.  Something, someone, or a situation will spark that horrific memory, and then you are dealing with it all over again. 

The absolutely great thing about being a survivor is that you do not have to survive alone.  It can be confiding in someone close to you, or sharing your experiences with other on a more public scale.  As supporters of survivors we can give back the power that was lost.  Simply acknowledging that non consensual sex does happen is providing support.  Becoming an active listener is another great way to support a survivor, listen to her story.

For a survivor getting that story out there and acknowledging that it did happen can be an amazing step in the healing process.  It also is nice to know that you are not alone, that other people may have gone through the same experience and have regained themselves.  It may give you the mentality to say if they can do it I can do it.  Becoming a survivor does not have to overtake you it can become a part of you that makes you a stronger person.

Society's Twisted View of A Woman's Body by Benedictine Blogger Karly

We have a very fast moving society in America. It is really easy for us to just go through the motions without any emotions on a day-to-day basis. People pass judgments all the time, so it is not that surprising that a big part of our culture is sex selling and women are at the core of it. In a way it may seem easier to the aggressor whom victimizes women because if she does not see herself as nothing more than an object then why should it matter what happens to her? However, a woman being viewed this way is not all society’s fault. Some girls regrettably make the name for the rest of us.

Yes sex does sell,  but if it was not for some of the girls that take their sexy image a little bit too far with risky clothing and promiscuous behavior, things might be a little better for the view of women.

It is depressing that some women do not even care if they are called objects because with the image that society has given women, they feel like “well maybe it is okay to feel worthless because people already view me that way.”

Many girls do not have any respect for their own body. The main blame goes on society and what it has done to the female population. But it cannot take all the blame. Girls need to stand up for themselves and speak up when they feel like they are being treated like trash. We need to stop society’s negative views of women and change them to look at women and think words like, power, leadership, feminism, strength, and respect.

The key is for us as women to better ourselves and for others to see that females are not just a sex object. Girls are not just something that can be easily thrown around. Some people will never fully change, but let’s give them a reason to stop and think; women are more than just a body.

Style does not mean an invitation for rape by blogger Veronica

With so much attention on fashion these days, there is an enormous cautionary tale concerning people criticizing and imaging a person to fit a certain personality. In fact, many from generations of yesteryear consider youths of today to be wild and irresponsible, but to top it off if a young person has a tattoo, piercings or wear sexy clothes, they are automatically judged. Consider when a young female has a tattoo, piercing or wears sexy clothes, many males think it is an invitation to getting in their pants. Which is totally wrong, since so many of the victims of a crime, especially rapes have been considered asking for it. 

           It is heavily known that many young women wish to express themselves as hip and trendy and with so many trends out there, there is an unspeakable number of those that follow them. Many women consider wearing crop tops, skinny jeans or even bandeau tops. These are what are hot these days, with a flood of magazines showing off these trends and igniting young men and young women to flock to their nearest mall to purchase them. 

            It takes a lot of time educating those that ignore their emotions and do not open up to diversity that drags behind. If only people would realize the importance in being your own person and expressing how you feel at that moment, whether it be to paint on your body, dye your hair pink or even wear torn stockings, it all has to do with a person’s personal choice and it should be no one’s business to how a person carries their life. There should be freedom for all women to dress the way they choose. 

         If only misconceptions can be illegal and those young women that are persecuted by hate and criticism can feel that they done nothing wrong and that the uniform of dress should not be only humble or modest, because a person is only young once, when a person lays down the rules for being their own woman, they do not have to feel persecuted or lonely. It takes what they have in their own minds that should be judged and young men shouldn’t consider styles as an invitation for rape. 

     Rape victims feel lost without their own personal freedoms. Young males need to understand that just because a girl wears a certain thing does not mean they have to play with the situation. Young women need only to talk and be sociable to be hot and a real catch. Clothes do not make the person.