Movements of the past-Voice of Future, by a woman for the society!

October 22, 2021

Every step walked for justice, every voice raised against injustice will enhance the society with love and peace.

‘Injustice’ is not a new term for a woman whether its sati practices in past or the ongoing illegal activities in present. But the best part is that for any injustice on the field there has been always a voice standing against it, eye to eye, head to head challenging the injustice for a beautiful change! This voice became the voice of future and an inspiration for all. Some of these strong and bold voices are here to shake you up with their vibrations….

#Suffrage Movement:

This movement specifically refers to the 72 year-long battle for women’s right to vote in United States. “Social peace and the welfare of the human race depended upon woman’s staying home, having children and keeping out of politics”, words of some of the anti-suffragists. Women were allowed to work in factory just like men – Economical contribution, Women had a strong eye on liquor factories, food and drug safety, worker-safety – Social Contribution but they were deprived of their political rights because of the insecurities in the minds of anti-suffragists.

This led to the emergence of strong voices all over the nation like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott .They were followed by a number of women whose endless efforts bought a change in the nation. This change spread all over the world, and many countries, almost all the countries today, have equal right to vote irrespective of their biological differences.

#Anti-acid attack movement:

Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor has shown immense courage to not only fight against the burns of acid but also against the society. The mental trauma that she has gone through due to our society should not be experienced by any other acid-attack survivor. So, she co-founded an organization named Chhanv which helps the acid-attack survivors in rehabilitation and empowerment. Also they reach out people to create awareness in society. This voice has the power to shake the Supreme Court of India.

Chhanv organization has also started #stopacidsale movement and organizes many fashion shows for acid attack survivors signifying beauty comes from heart and not face. They have organized TEDx talks as well in many institutes.

‘He changed my face, not my heart. He threw acid on my face not my dreams.’ – Laxmi Agarwal.

#Me Too Movement:

This movement raises its voice against sexual abuse and sexual harassment by providing a platform for people to publicize their allegations. Wisely said that ‘Sympathy is: I know how you feel and Empathy is: I feel how you feel’. This movement led by Tarana Burke another bold voice aims to empathize and empower the sexually assaulted people. This campaign runs on social media with #Me Too.

Facing sexual abuse as a child and a teenager Tarana Burke felt a strong need for empowering the victims and empathizing with the survivors. This made her to start movements like ‘Just Be’ and ‘Me Too’ which has shaken the entire social media and touched the lives of many victims.

Heard all these voices?

Now for any injustice you see, feel or hear let your voice be heard louder than it should be and strongest it can be!

You are never alone and would never be, you are power and will always be…..

Credits: Vanshita Jain,

SY Computer (112003052)

References:

www.learningtogive.org

www.shethepeople.tv

www.chhanv.org

www.commoms.wikimedia.com

www.wikipedia.org

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