the female. The article sited an illustration from a book of George
Orwell, "The Animal Farm". It sited the death of one of main characters
that sparked the revolution and that of Princess Diana. Her death in a
way may serve as an inspiration to the women in the world who are
victims of prejudice.
"If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are
determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by
any laws in which we have no voice or representation." -
Abigail Adams, Former US First Lady
In the book "The Animal Farm," George Orwell wrote about the peculiar
human phenomenon of rebellion. The animals led by the pigs rebelled
against the Manor Farm and their human master, Mr. Jones. These animals
rebelled because they wanted equality, or more appropriately, equality
with human beings. In the end, they were able to attain victory and
decided to run the farm all by themselves.
Today, there is a rebellion that is heating up much like what the animal
characters conspired to do in the said book. This uprising is the
"rebellion of women" in society. Today's sexist society has limited
women by confining them within the bounds of the kitchen, beauty
pageants, and prostitution. These women are often abused physically and
are often the butt of many jokes. Society, men in particular, have had
their share of nasty jokes pertaining to women.
The society that is dominated by men practices double-standards when it
comes to women. For example, if a woman gets drunk and gets raped, she
is to be blamed because she asked for it. The women is to be blamed and
not the man who cannot and did not even try to control his libido. A
wrong deed is wrong no matter how beautiful we present it. In culture,
the self-esteem of the typical male is defined by his trophies—the women
he has gone to bed with. The females, on the other hand, are defined by
their virginal virtues. Perhaps, calling for equality between men and
women is not too much to ask.
According to reports, violence against young girls and women is a major
human rights and health concern. Physical, sexual, and psychological
abuse takes place in the family, and in the general community. These may
include battering, sexual abuse of children, rape and other practices
degrading to women. It added that domestic violence is the most common
form of violence that is linked to gender. Studies reveal that rape of
women, whether attempted or consummated, is mostly perpetrated by a male
intimate partner or former-partner. This form of sexual crime and abuse
leads to stress and anxiety in the lives of women. The epidemic of
sexual abuse had become so alarming that even celebrities had to take a
stand to protect the rights of women. One such celebrity was the late
Princess Diana, who as some would say, had become an advocate for
women's rights and an inspiration to many abused women..including the
the sick, the discriminated, and the homeless. She left a legacy that
will be remembered for a lifetime. Her life became a channel through
which coping with anxiety for women had become easier. Her compassion
and good heart made her more beautiful in the eyes of the world. Sadly,
she died almost ten years ago without seeing the wide acceptance of
women's rights as a cause.
In George Orwell's book, the death of "Old Major" was used to convey the
lesson about the perils of rebellion. He was well-respected by the farm
animals because of his knowledge and wisdom. In the story, Old Major
died three days after sharing his vision and teaching to the farm
animal. His death became an inspiration to the farm revolution where the
animals won.
Maybe the death of Princess Diana will be the spark of this revolution
of women. The revolution that would free them of bounds of the kitchen,
beauty pageants, prostitution, and abuse. The true essence of a woman
will not be measured by her virginal values, her beautiful face, or the
physique she displays. The true essence of a woman is her ability to
share her love to others and the society she lives in. Women need not to
be conformed to beauty contests or the kitchen. The kitchen rebellion
will take place. And it will succeed.
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