I have come to realize that in Egypt you are born with either a penis or a potato peeler.
Oh how I envy those of you with penises... you have it all. You are of value. You are allowed to be ambitious. You are allowed to think. You know everything. You are trusted. You can speak your mind. You are not a whore for being out after midnight.
I was born without a penis.. but I must have lost my potato peeler.
My dilemma is that somewhere along the way I fucked up and crossed the boundaries. I have ambition. I speak my mind. I feel that I was created to be more than a uterus or a potato dicing machine. I know that I should achieve more in life than a couple of kids and dinner on the table.
Even though I don't have the potato peeler or the penis, I value myself.
I am more than a potential housewife.
I am more than a place for a man to sow his seed.
I do not have a penis but I want to be something in this world. I do not want the potato peeler either. I want to do more than just cook. I wish people would stop making me feel like I am crazy because I am living my life.
Why am I of little value in this society but a penis is so valuable? Why does my family and this society think that my life should wait until a penis, err groom, shows up to make me valuable?
Dear Egyptian Women,
You have so much more potential. Stop selling yourselves short. Your value is not linked to your ability to find a husband. You can do more than cook and clean. Dream, Strive, Live your lives, and Enjoy it all....
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take it easy on us Egyptian men baby :-)
we are nice and respect you a lot....
It's not just about staying out after midnight is it?
Sherif,
I am saying that the society does not respect women enough. I think that woman need to value and appreciate women more. Women need to value themselves.
SOme of the Egyptian guys are nice, but atthe same time there are so many who are not. So many who do not respect me. And unfortunately they are the ones that leave the mark.
Actually, this is me taking it easy on you guys ;oP
Ragin Raven, What is not just about staying out after midnight?
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