This past week in my community a feminist movement spearheaded by an incredible high school senior, Rachel, has taken over instagram.
Tagged with #fighttheexpectations, teenage girls are questioning why it is we feel so pressured by expectations, influences, and ideals placed on us by a patriarchal society. Our years spent in high school are some of the toughest of our lives because they are when we are most confused and vulnerable, and it's also the time that the pressure from these expectations can crush us.
Rachel decided it was time to not only challenge them, but put up a fierce fight. By posting provocative statements questioning why it's acceptable for women to feel this way, she has enlisted ladies from all grades and groups from my huge high school in the fight.
I remember when I first entered high school and was soon enlightened to the principles of equality and feminism, and I imagine this movement has done the same for many young ladies. It's amazing what a few instagram posts can do, and how much power they can have.
Join the movement and spread the ideals across your community!
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