THE GT STORY PROJECT - LIFE AS A WOMAN
We have been raised to expect wonders from our mothers and so little of our fathers. We demand food, shelter and warmth without considering that mothers also are in need of those. And yet there's a prevalent culture of judgment from women to other women who choose not to follow the norm. It’s almost as if we all know that the norm is killing us and yet to not be part of it would mean exile from your community.
Read MoreThere are really hard decisions to take for women in Mexico. My freedom as a human being has not existed. Our power in personal decisions is almost over, fear of death is in every corner, most of us have to decide if we should go to college or start a young laboral life (what they usually mean is: have kids). Family is a really important part of this culture, but ignorance keeps on the ranking as the biggest problem. We, us, the Mexican women, are having a big fight for our fundamental rights, our integrity and existence. We are fighting for us to have a place where we live with a good quality of life and for respect.
Read MoreEven though our society has been evolving and molding to the new times, women in Mexico are still expected to get married and have children. Once you do have children, we’re expected to leave all our dreams and career behind in order to take care of our husband, children and house.
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