Women Are Treated Unfairly

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Isn't it strange how women have existed for millions of years, but are just recently gaining the same rights as men? This is a question many feminists ask themselves. Our lives, careers, education, and more have suffered due to the stereotype that women aren't as smart, strong, or ethical as men. This is a lie. Everyday, women continue to show just how capable they are of doing whatever men can do. You may think feminism is solely about women thinking they're superior to men, but in reality, it's about women working to balance the rights between the two genders.
There are more serious issues in the feminism world other than just stereotypes though. Domestic violence, body image and body shaming, and rape culture/sexual assault, just to name a few, are some of the major issues women face on a daily basis. Worldwide, approximately 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence. The people who assault them are usually spouses. These women live in constant fear that one day, their attacker may take it too far, or that their children may become the next victim(s). Most women who face d...

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