International Women’s Day
Let’s smash the Patriarchy!
Where I work, we distribute certain newspapers free to patients, staff and basically anyone who goes through our door. Its should be no surprise to anyone, that neither of these papers is my “cup of tea.” Must admit, I hate one of them so much, have been trying to get management, unsuccessfully, to stop supplying it. It’s the Sun which used to have a Page 3 girl and was banned by Liverpool friends, after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
This morning the other paper, has a headline “Why men my age want wives to Obey.” I still cannot understand why the paper should have given this headline such prominence. Are they trying to promote it, because we know most people will not take the time to locate the actual article and read it! Well I picked up a copy of the paper, shared the headline with a colleague and then went in search of “Insidetimes 2” The main headline is repeated but, this time in much larger print. Underneath Zak Asgard, 26, talks about a new study that shows, apparently, Gen Z is more misogynistic than their grandfathers! It’s a shame the piece was given, such prominence, especially so close to International Women’s Day.
It’s not surprising that humanity has not evolved as much as we had hoped. We have people in power who have abused women or have inks to those that have. The hashtag #MeToo was used starting in 2017 as a way to draw attention to the magnitude of the problem. “Me Too” is meant to empower those who have been sexually assaulted through empathy, solidarity and strength in numbers, by visibly demonstrating how many have experienced sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace. The extent to this misogyny and abuse seems so overwhelming that I would rather not see such articles given such prominence.
The second article about this study is by Olivia Petter, 31. It has a smaller headline which is: I suspect these men have spent too long online. Thank you, Olivia, for your style and analyses.
It is sad, and sadder, when you think that some of these men were brought up by women, who worked hard to put food on their table and clothes on their back. Their fathers either nowhere to be seen or of little support.
Currently we have several conflicts, around the world and we know that its generally women and children who suffer most. Worrying and praying for those involved, including the men, I did not need to see this headline.
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Hats of to Olivia Petter’s though when she concludes: “I can’t help but feel sorry for these men, who, I suspect have spent more time in online spaces, than they have in real life ones with actual women. You know, the ones who move, breathe and speak. Ones worthy of agency, respect and equal rights. I hope they meet some soon.”
Let’s end by celebrating the The 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team which took home the U.S.’ third Olympic gold medal in Milan. And congratulates Canada and all the other teams who competed so well.
And the English Women’s football (soccer) team that made history by successfully defending their Euro title in 2025.
Come on Guys, lets join the dots and celebrate our successes.
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 | England Football
