Women’s Month Celebration: Equality is the Nation’s Foundation of Unity

Babae ka, hindi babae lang!

          Gone were the olden days when a woman was only secondary to man, as the bible says in Genesis when God created woman from man to become his companion and help meet. The world has progressed, and so is everything within God’s creation. Modern ages and new technologies had been unlocked and they had become a part of this era’s change in societal norms and standards. From a man’s assistant, women have victoriously emerged in proving their worth, talents, and capabilities to society — they have shown everything they are made for. Women could equal nor surpass men’s intelligence, abilities, and skills in every field they are in. Women absolutely shine beyond what is required of them; they are now more than ever empowered in the society we are living in.

          Women empowerment allows women to make life-determining decisions through the different problems and issues in society. Women have the opportunity to redefine gender roles, which in turn may allow them more freedom to pursue desired goals. Being empowered made them the best of what they can be. During the Covid-19 pandemic, women have shown to the world their best, their assets: their kind, generous hearts. Priceless efforts and sacrifices were made by women during the pandemic, as shown and evidenced on different media platforms. Female health workers and frontlines have fought in battling the virus and the pandemic as a whole. They have patiently faced the long struggle in the treatment and cure of Covid-19 patients. Others have sacrificed their lives while treating and caring for patients. Some have initiated sharing their blessings to our fellowmen who have nothing to eat; community pantries began thru the initiative, efforts, and generosity of women and their groups to help alleviate the hunger and needs of the poor and marginalized citizens during these struggling times.

        Women are co-stewards of men in this God-created universe we are living in. Women’s full potential, confidence, and intelligence are their armor in this patriarchic society. Honing women’s education, skills, talents, and attitudes empower them even better than before — even adversities, challenges, and the pandemic cannot hinder them to shine brighter and be at their best at all times. Women empowerment is one way to get the underprivileged, as well as the reasonably privileged women, to come to realize their worth and potential in the face of a male-dominated country and society.

         Women make a change, and change makes women empowered for the good and betterment of our society. Let us be each other’s inspiration regardless of our gender. Women’s empowerment comes in any form and all of us can join in taking action. We should acknowledge and put a spotlight on all the responsibilities women carry upon their shoulders. We should utilize different platforms and shape the views of society. Consider it as a simple responsibility — empower, uplift, and educate people.

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