The Beauty of a Cracked Mirror

Because I Am Female

Because when I was eleven years old I was sent home for wearing a tank top while a male classmate wore a shirt that read "cool story babe, go make me a sandwich". Because by the time I was thirteen years old I was "taught" that girls were forced to dress "like ladies", while boys were merely encouraged to dress " like gentlemen". Because when I was sixteen I was given scolding looks and was told that my choice of clothing was "asking for it". Because the song " Blurred Lines" exists. Because I feel the need to say "I have a boyfriend" rather than "no" because males will respect other males before they will ever respect me. Because society emphasizes "don't get raped" instead of "don't rape". Because I'm afraid to walk outside after 9 pm. Because my friend was drugged and raped with a broken beer bottle. Because the boys who did it are free on bail while she has been seeing a therapist for the past several months. Because my school system thinks that us girls are the root cause for what we are victims of. Because I'm told that wearing my favorite skirt may put me in danger one day. Because my role in society is to be " easy on everyone else's eyes". Because I am asked if I have a boyfriend rather than how my day is. Because being beautiful is the most important thing I will ever do. Because SOME men just see me as an object to stick their dick in. Because SOME of those men think that they have the RIGHT to do so whether I agree to it or not. Because it's wrong and fucking sick, no matter how you twist it.