A woman’s voice

If women used their voices, they would rewrite

The narrative, set some records right..

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In various art forms, media and literature we see

Women described from a male perspective predominantly

Often it manifests in the form of objectification

And even when that is not the case, there is an oversimplification

Of the woman character-she is not described in as much detail

As the male characters, the two genders are treated on a different scale

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When we see women-centric art created exclusively

By women- the difference is noticeable immediately

Those characters have traits that are complex and multilayered

They have more agency, they appear prepared

To conquer the world on terms that are their own

Such characters in literature and art had for centuries been unknown

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Show me a woman who dresses for herself, who showcases her talent

Describe the story of a woman who is self-sufficient

Let women write these narratives, let women create

Art that the true essence of femininity encapsulates

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Men have been loud, describing the world from their point of view

Now women must bring their voices to the forefront too

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A mother, a physician by profession, fiercely passionate about work, family, travel and fashion..

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