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#WomenForWomen: When world let us down, we stood together

#WomenForWomen: When world let us down, we stood together
Written by Shalini Ojha
Sep 30, 2018, 07:06 pm 4 min read
#WomenForWomen: When world let us down, we stood together

The week which went by has been tough for women (not that any day is easy). The toxic population has jumped to defend Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court nominee of US, and closer home Nana Patekar's philanthropy is being talked about to argue how an amazing man he is. Both are accused of sexual harassment. But the best part is women are sticking together, now more than ever before.

The week
After allegations, women were judged, as always

The recent days were all about testing a woman's patience. Did you allege harassment? No, you are doing it for publicity. You have an ulterior motive. But the ones pointing fingers at women forgot that if she has mustered enough courage to speak about abuse, the accusations won't bring her down. The calm and heart-wrenching testimony of Dr Christine Blasey Ford proves it.

Difference
Dr Ford's calmness beat Kavanaugh's anger by a huge margin

Before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Dr Ford stayed composed, reiterating what she has been saying all along: She was sure Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her, years ago. And then came Kavanaugh, filled with rage, his expressions giving away his frustration and tears telling he is scared of losing everything. Dr Ford connected to women globally, Kavanaugh probably to sexual offenders.

Support
For women, it was easy to relate to Dr Ford

Since women felt what Dr Ford did, many were quick to point out the flaws in Kavanaugh's testimony. For example, his tears got this response from author Ana Marie Cox: The boyfriend that abused me cried a lot. Journalist Beth Newell tweeted: This woman is reliving a decades-long horror so that we don't give this man the keys to millions of women's bodies.

Twitter Post
They are American heroes, says another journalist

American heroes: pic.twitter.com/XhXM0zseWG

— Jamilah King (@jamilahking) September 27, 2018
Twitter Post
Their memories of trauma are similar, points out another Twitter-user

Interesting that both Christine Blasey Ford and Debra Ramirez have searing memories of Kavanaugh laughing at them.

— Jane Mayer (@JaneMayerNYer) September 27, 2018
Unity
Thanks to Dr Ford, women are united, sharing stories

But Dr Ford's incident is bigger than one would imagine. It has helped survivors of abuse unite, even if it is virtual. When Trump wondered why she didn't speak earlier, women helped him. The hashtag #WhyIDidntReport got humongous reactions. Women explained it was fear, stigma, horror, trauma, betrayal, and so many other reasons due to which they kept quiet. If Trump doesn't understand it, it's his loss.

Padma Lakshmi
Women are speaking up, helping others, and making world better

In a bid to encourage survivors to speak up, Padma Lakshmi wrote an op-ed narrating her ordeal. At 23, her boyfriend raped her, while she was sleeping, saying it "will only hurt a little." Now, that she came to terms with it, she urged everyone to believe survivors. After her piece, an assaulter apologized to the victim. Speaking up helps others too.

Doing their bit
Fortunately, there are many women who want to listen

While Padma Lakshmi penned a piece, Dakota Johnson shared her number at Global Citizens Festival in New York City, urging women to speak to her. "I want you to call me and tell me your story in a voicemail," the 'Fifty Shades' star told all women who have suffered or still are. There's no language barrier, she said. Dakota's initiative deserves all the praise.

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Don't think no one's ready to listen, Dakota is

WATCH: Actress Dakota Johnson shares her phone number on #GlobalCitizen stage and encourages women to call her:

"This is my phone number, and I want you to call me. And I want you to tell me your story in a voicemail." https://t.co/vnTTLys9ru pic.twitter.com/NoKRHbb754

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 30, 2018
Tanushree Dutta
When Tanushree Dutta was judged, women stood with her

Fortunately, we have also been setting the right example. After Tanushree Dutta episode, where her character was dissected, her movie choices questioned, it was women who stood for her. When no one believed her, journalist Janice Sequeira confirmed Tanushree's story, and so did AD from the movie, Shyni Shetty. With a strong-worded letter, Renuka Shahane also proved she is with Tanushree. We stand together!

Twitter Post
Women will not (and should not) be silenced anymore

When our industry fails to stand for and protect its own.They get their chance and lose it.Makes our films on women empowerment hollow.The deafening silence on #TanushreeDutta case is sickening. remember the controversy breaking out .( part 1)

— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) September 28, 2018
Viral thread
They are not only speaking, they are educating too

Since consent is a skewed knowledge beyond the understanding of abusers, writer Maura Quint posted tweets to educate. In 7 tweets, highlighting her own experiences, Maura busted all the myths around consent. Once a man understood she didn't want to have sex, another time another said: "maybe isn't yes", and left her un-assaulted. The onus to abuse (or not) is on men, not us, explained Maura. Take note!

Twitter Post
If there is one Twitter-thread to read, this is it

I've been assaulted. I've also been not assaulted. The difference didn't seem to be what I was wearing, how flirty I was, how much I was drinking. The only difference seemed to be whether or not the men felt it was ok or not to assault.

— maura quint (@behindyourback) September 29, 2018
PS: We know
Now is not the time for #NotAllMen or defense

Yes, men, we get it, not all of you are abusers, and for some of you, concepts of consent and respect aren't alien. However, many women are abused and it is times like these which prove we are on our own. The unwavering support women have lent to Dr Ford, Tanushree, and all survivors, testifies we aren't letting each other down, even if the world does.

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A mathematics graduate, I handle the national desk. Always looking for items to read, I started off as an entertainment beat writer and made the switch three years into my career. My talents include breaking news and being on top of trending topics.
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