More "F" bombs

To view when I first dropped “F” bombs, cut and paste the following link:
http://coachclari.blogspot.com/2013/03/f-bombs.html

Feminism has been considered a bad word for some time. I think folks are not sure what it means and/or their associations of the word are negative. For me it is not about a definition, feminism much like hip hop is a verb. It is how you demonstrate equality, human rights and take a stand against any injustice. Are you with me?

Like the civil rights moment, a diverse force in moving a non-sexist agenda forward takes men, women and everyone together to achieve equality. Like the social media campaign #HeforShe is trying to do by inviting men to join the conversation of gender equality and demonstrate their support with posting a picture with #HeforShe. Cooperation is always needed in moving forward. By the way, this is also the way to engage young feminists, youtube, Instagram and twitter.

Feminists are pro-peace, pro-choice, pro-equality, pro-human rights, pro-equal pay for equal work. Everyone should be on board, these are basic human rights that we are talking about. Maybe feminism became a bad word because it ends like the strong, offensive bad words in society like racism, and sexism. My favorite feature of feminism is NOT about being or emulating another woman, it is about having Rosa Parks moments, Michelle Obama moments; action. I am proud to say I have had my share of such moments.

Some people do need a definition, one that describes the action is, the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men. Watching Super Soul Sunday on OWN this past weekend, I agree with what Sister Joan Chittister believes that things will not change in the world until the situation with women change. As a genuine and true feminist, I would be remise if I did not have any requests:

• Everyone has something to contribute (speak up). You don’t have to be marching in a protest to stand up for your rights and the rights of others. Like I said, feminism is a verb, speak up when you see an injustice at work, in your family, at school. Be a part of building a community and inclusive environment.
• Mentor and role model inclusive behavior. I have mentored both men and women. I challenge men to take on a female mentee. I challenge women to take on a male one. I challenge everyone to mentor someone who is very different from yourself, in the end you probably will find that there is not much difference. We all are human after all.
• Get involved in your community. Again feminism must be demonstrated everywhere; in the board room, at church, within a committee within your organization. Take on a community, your community, where you can be the feminist representative, (you can be a feminist whether you are male or female). That is the person who demonstrates such belief in a way that moves the entire community forward.

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week I will be posting quotes from some of my favorite women on twitter, follow me @coachclari and/or like me on facebook.com/coachclarissa to check them out.