President Recep Tayipp Erdogan's comment that women are "half persons" if they do not conceive children or choose to work has sparked controversy. Erdogan is infamously known for supporting extremely conservative ideas - such as those that objectify women- that have landed him in hot water. He claims that it takes away from a man's "masculinity" if a woman serves as a provider or chooses to not produce children.
First, it is unacceptable that a woman - or anyone for that matter - should be reduced to a "half person" Second, it is unacceptable that it is an expectation in many cultures for women to conceive children as well as be subordinate to their husbands. The concept that a woman being successful in life without the support of a man is threatening because it undermines a man's authority (which is also unacceptable... who decides which gender is superior..?). Many cultures practice that From Their First Breaths, women are doomed to fall at a man's feet for whatever reason, because that is "feminine and ladylike, the role of a woman". It is our job - as the human race - to make sure dangerous values like these are abolished, and to change the meaning of femininity and the role of a woman so there is equality for both genders. These misogynistic ideas are infuriating when practiced and condoned by citizens, but completely dangerous and maddening when encouraged by an extremely powerful authority figure- a president per say.
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Carson Bartholomew
7/28/2016 10:33:11 pm
Wow. What an asshole. Sorry, but come on. I will never completely understand how one human being can look at another and say that one person or group is superior. From a women's first breath she is her own self. She belongs to no one. She does not follow if she doesn't want to; she will lead if she pleases and will not be told she can't. 100% agree that it is unacceptable for a woman to be enslaved to a man. Let's hear it for the demise of the patriarchy!
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