The Non-Feminist Supporter of Women

I do not need to be on a warpath to proclaim

That women are equal to or better than men, or even the same

A feminist I’m not going to try to be

I do not want to be bitter or angry..

But if a man disrespects a woman just because

He assumes he is superior, that would be cause

For me to speak up against such behavior, for sure

Also, disrespect of a man by a woman I would not endure

Because respect as a human is a fundamental right

For that, one should not have to fight

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I am not a feminist but I come across as one

When I raise my voice against discrimination

Because women more than men happen to be

Targeted by discrimination unfortunately

In a patriarchal order, women sometimes need more resources to enable

Them to have a seat at the male-dominated table

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My gender has never limited me in any way

But I am fortunate in that, I must say

To many woman around the world this privilege has been denied

When they make an effort to break barriers, I am on their side

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I support women, but I do not

Necessarily support them against all men, the thought

Of fighting men just to prove equality

Is a short sighted one personally..

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At the end, I want the world to move towards being more equitable

Where everyone, regardless of gender, race, nationality etc. has a seat at the table