First a little humor.

My Mondays are dedicated to writing over at Dance Connect, but I liked my post over there so much that I am bringing it here.

So as you hopefully know, today was International Women’s Day. Just like you, I’m a feminist, so a day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of our sisters, mothers, daughters, and girlfriends is a great time to think on what being a woman means. I encourage the fellas to take a moment to think about their favorite women, watch her, talk to her, maybe try to view the world through her eyes.

We are all born with certain privileges, and that can sometimes make it difficult to recognize the struggles of others. The good news is that with a little sensitivity and a little patience, we can learn to overcome those privileges and make the world a much more understanding place. Boys, I’m talking to you. I’m not saying it’s any easier for you, but I am saying that there are certain aspects of society that might make being a woman in it more difficult. And gentlemen, don’t you love your ladies, your human counterpart, your other half? We all need to work together to continue to bring equality to women all over.

And ladies, now I’m talking to you: Don’t ever let someone tell you your gender is a flaw or a limitation. Don’t ever let a fashion magazine tell you you’re inadequate. Don’t ever let a society tell you how you’re supposed to behave. Be proud, be beautiful, be strong, be powerful -- you’re a woman, and that’s magic.

So whether you’re a

And even if you’re a

Don’t ever let someone make you feel

Just be yourself

Because no matter what anyone says, you’re not