The Power of Women

         In history, as in the last years, we have seen women all over the world protesting in the street either for religious or political reasons, but most of the time we see them protesting and asking for equality and freedom. Two very powerful words, words that no one should take for granted.

        Many times I thank my parents and my family for bringing me up with the knowledge that I was as free and as equal as anyone. Growing up in South America from Lebanese ancestors and educated in the US was not easy. A mix of backgrounds and religions was confusing enough.

       The thought of the power of women came to me yesterday, as I saw the women of my birth country Venezuela go to the streets to ask for respect for life, freedom, and democracy. People may think that it was not that important but I believe that when a woman goes and takes the street is when the society has to listen. This happens when the anger and disgrace of the mother and the daughter reach its highest point and then comes the urge and the will to fight for what is right.

      During the Roman Republic, women had no political rights at all. They had no right to vote nor address the senate. Respectable women of the time were disproved in public places. Nevertheless, there were times when women used the power of public protest to get what they wanted.

So take note, we do not give up, and when we go to the streets and ask, SOONER OR LATER, we get what we want.

SVS