"Feminism is not needed, " say the townsfolk. "Women have already received all the rights and freedoms, and look, men will begin to oppress." And yet, having received universal human rights on paper, in reality, women are still oppressed at the domestic and legislative levels. What do feminists want?
Ensure immunity for every woman
Sadly, it is a fact: police rarely consider rape cases. Instead of searching for the criminal, the police ask what the victim was dressed in, why she walked along a dark street without escort, what drinks she consumed, and why she did not show proper resistance. It is only natural that fewer women trust the police, ashamed and blaming themselves for what happened.
Feminists demand that the police catch the rapists, and not blame the victim. It is not the victim’s appearance that pushes the offender, but the chance to go unpunished. Therefore, it is necessary to deprive him of this chance. At the same time, victims of violence are entitled to medical, legal and psychological assistance.
Adopt a law against domestic violence
Dangers await women not only on the street, but also in the walls of the house. In 2017, the State Duma actually legalized beatings in the family, transferring them from a criminal offense to an administrative offense. The police "do not meddle in family affairs" and do not come to calls when the "breadwinner" opens his hands.
Feminists demand the repeal of recently adopted amendments and the introduction of the Law against Domestic Violence in order to protect wives, mothers and children from a dangerous neighborhood. It is necessary to create a network of crisis centers and shelters, the services of which every woman can use.
Retain Abortion
As the church and state merge, Russia proposes to ban free abortions. At the same time, no sexual education is conducted, and contraceptives remain unavailable to many Russians because of the high price. Instead of competent family planning, the authorities and the church propagandize traditional values and spiritual bonds.
Feminists demand that every woman have the right to free and safe abortion. It is necessary to engage in sexual education for adolescents and equip baby boxes in each locality.
Legalize gay marriage
In 2013, Russia passed a law banning the promotion of homosexuality. But sexuality cannot be promoted, it cannot be infected or adopted because it has “become fashionable”. The law is contrary to the Constitution, restricts adolescent sexuality education, and normalizes harassment of people of non-traditional orientation.
Feminists demand the legal approval of same-sex marriage and the protection of persons discriminated against due to sexual orientation.
Respect women's right to work
In the Russian Federation, there is still a list of 456 professions that are prohibited for women. Also, according to statistics, women are paid on average 20% less than men in the same positions. Women are less often trusted in leadership positions and are willingly hired by them only as low-paying staff.
Feminists demand that the State Duma lift the ban on 456 professions, and employers comply with the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the Labor Code, according to which a woman has the same rights to work as a man.
Protect women from prostitution and the porn industry
Prostitution and filming in pornographic films is not work, but the slave trade, which is unacceptable in the 21st century.
Feminists are demanding criminal liability for purchasers of prostituted women. It is also necessary to develop rehabilitation programs for women and girls involved in self-trafficking.
Prohibit sexist and dehumanizing advertising
A smart marketer said sex sells. Since then, women’s bodies of varying degrees of nudity have been used in advertising of any goods. "So what?" - you ask. Being determines consciousness, and such an advertisement secures for a woman the role of a product: attractive and undemanding. This phenomenon is called dehumanization and objectification.
Feminists demand to ban the use of images of female bodies as advertising goods. It is necessary to conduct an examination to determine the admissible and unacceptable advertising images and fine violators.
See more women in business and politics
Today, power and business structures are arranged in a way that is convenient for men. The opinion of women is ignored: why try, if politics and business are not for the "weaker sex"?
Feminists demand that the state encourage women to participate in politics at all levels. Certain activist groups also count on quotas for women in business.
Telling girls about great women
School history books consistently hush up women's names. Thus, the opinion is formed that women are stupid and not capable of science. Girls do not see worthy role models, refuse to study at universities and work in the scientific field.
Feminists demand finding time for women's history so that the names of researchers, discoverers, political activists, inventors and astronauts are as widely known as the names of male scientists and rulers.
Protect women from religious prejudice
Early marriages, polygamy, female circumcisions, honor killings exist not only in backward countries, but also in certain regions of the Russian Federation. Even the Ombudsman for Children did not want to solve this problem and referred to local traditions.
Feminists demand respect for fundamental human rights. Traditions and ceremonies that contradict these rights must be prohibited by law.
