ISSUE IV: Mirror of Society
"Mirror of Society" is The Global Youth Review's fourth issue, which revolves around themes of social injustice, inequity, and inequality. We warmly welcome you into a space filled with riveting prose, poetry, and photography from creators across five continents. Designed by Sena Chang
"Mirror of Society" is The Global Youth Review's fourth issue, which revolves around themes of social injustice, inequity, and inequality. We warmly welcome you into a space filled with riveting prose, poetry, and photography from creators across five continents. Designed by Sena Chang
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POETRY<br />
FEMININE<br />
By ADRIJA JANA<br />
If I wear my Father's shirt, do I become a boy?<br />
If I cut my hair short, do I cease to be Feminine?<br />
What is Feminine anyway?<br />
Must Femininity stand with downcast eyes and cover her head?<br />
Must Femininity lower her voice and sit in a particular way?<br />
Must Femininity sweat in the kitchen and cater to the Man's every whim?<br />
Must Femininity close her eyes, and cast aside every dream?<br />
Must Femininity not protest for her due, a placard in hand?<br />
Must Femininity not vote in a democracy, or as a candidate in an election stand?<br />
If that is what Femininity is to you,<br />
Then I'm sorry to say<br />
I'm not Feminine<br />
And you, my dear critic, are not suited to the present times.<br />
And yes, I'm a girl<br />
But I don't need to prove that<br />
By wearing clothes you choose<br />
By sitting the way you want me to<br />
By wearing my hair the way you ask<br />
If I wear my father's shirts, you say<br />
People might start to think I'm gay<br />
So what if they do?<br />
I know myself<br />
And for me, that's enough.<br />
And being gay- that is not something bad<br />
It's your thoughts that are caged in a box.<br />
I don't need your validation, nor your advice<br />
I choose to exercise my freedom <strong>of</strong> choice, my Right<br />
And I don't need to be feminine for love<br />
And I will not change myself<br />
For those who truly love me<br />
Will accept me for who I am.<br />
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