Let’s talk? |: CLAUDIA:

Every March 8th, we talk, debate and present research that shows the huge gender gap in our society. We discuss injustices and violence. And it is very important that it be so, because this is a day of struggle for justice.

However, I want to bring a different possibility of action, but it has a similar effect in acting; talk. And why choose this verb?

In recent years, our lives have been invaded by social networks, contacts, e-mail. mails, chats and all possible forms of communication, but in this process we have lost a key ability – the establishment of dialogue. I think that in order to carry out the act of dialogue with people, it is necessary to make four movements. LISTEN, REFLECT, RESPECT and SPEAK. Currently, we require children to know how to do this in order to be “educated” and “emotionally intelligent”, but I find that as adults, we do this circuit less and less with other people, especially women. and between us. , women.

We are multiple and each has experience, motherhood, routine and way of understanding life. Speaking is this act of recognizing the legitimacy of another woman different from our reality. It’s not a decision that what we don’t feel is less or less important. It is for multiplying speeches and expanding experiences. It welcomes and respects equalities so that differences can be part of the equation for a fairer and more just society..

I want to talk about being a mother and not being a mother; about the multiple and the singular in each woman. And that this can be celebrated with the same intensity as Men’s Stories. And in particular, I want to be able to talk about Happiness, which happens suddenly, but which is the result of a personal process for each of us, women.

Obviously, I want a March 8 that, as a result of our daily struggles, brings more laws and public policies for women in all areas: health care, education, work, education and personal life. And I want a March 8 with lots of conversation, respect, reflection, listening and speaking. I mean, I want it all and I won’t settle for anything less. For none of us.

After all, in order for the world to change, a person must start talking. We women are already a battalion. Our mothering concerns are multiple and unique, and it’s time we were properly recognized. Better days are sure to come. And let’s go together. It’s possible to be better, always.

Let’s talk?

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