As we progressed into the last week of #BlogchatterProjects this December, Rashi who championed #LiveItEqual and me #IHaveAVoiceToo wanted to collaborate to create a big bang impression. Rashi’s Blogchatter Project was to spread awareness about the need for equality among men and women, while mine was to fight against Sexism. Both projects overlapped eachother in thoughts and the need for change. #RantitOut is this collaboration to get more people to talk about it!

#RantitOut – 2 days of Speaking Out and Start of A Change

A twitter chat with an intention to get more people to talk about it. We(Rashi & me) strongly believe, the more people talk about it, there is more hope for change. The first step to solving any problem is to recognizing it as a problem. The start of #RantitOut was rocky, with us trying to get twitterati to talk about it. (Yes it was a holiday, but we forgot about it because we passionately wanted to talk about it).

But eventually there was soo many interesting thoughts that poured in, See all the discussions on Twitter

She works shoulder to shoulder wid him beyond the threshold of house. He relaxes after office with a cup of tea and refreshment watching favourite tv show. She has the duty of mother, cook, care taker, teacher n what not waiting for her as she steps in. (1/2)

— Anagha Yatin (@anagha_yatin) December 25, 2017

(2/2)Picture hasnt changed much. Whatever change has happened, its miniscule. Need is to raise our sons to shoulder household responsibilities. Change has to happen at home, our own small representation of society.

— Anagha Yatin (@anagha_yatin) December 25, 2017

 

Bet men dont think that, atleast most of them and thats the change we need. make them feel the stress of managing a home, it aint easy. #RantItOut

— Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) December 26, 2017

 

A woman boss saying I can’t be considered for work trips abroad as I have in laws and a husband.without asking me. My family’s would’ve been ok with me traveling. #RantItOut #IHaveAVoiceToo #BlogchatterProjects

— Nupur Maskara (@nuttynupur) December 25, 2017

Thanku @lifebioscope for joining #RantItOut you sure called out the elephant in the room if I may say. https://t.co/TlSHMFE9ap

— Opinionated Mua (@akshata_b) December 25, 2017

Both Men & Women Face Sexism

Often every human being faces similar issues, only the intensity of it differs. Men too are victims of sexism, the main reason they don’t speak about it is sexism too, because they feel it makes them less of a man to express. Well not really, you have to speak up for people to listen. Women do face sexism on a very different level and in much intensity,  but this sure doesn’t mean we should ignore men who face sexism right. For that matter we should fight against sexism across genders.

Both women and men face sexism! Why are women considered to be the only victims? Why isn’t it said to be sexism when men face it? Everyone is sexist even when recognising a problem to be a problem #RantItOut #IHaveAVoiceToo #LiveItEqual @akshata_b @Rashi_AMital

— Rahul Pagad (@Nerdsvision09) December 26, 2017

 

Agree with your point that sexism can be double edged. But societal stereotypes make it that much harder for women to call it out. That doesn’t men shouldn’t raise their voice when confronted with sexism.

— Lavanya (@Lavmuses) December 26, 2017

Both women and men face sexism! Why are women considered to be the only victims? Why isn’t it said to be sexism when men face it? Everyone is sexist even when recognising a problem to be a problem #RantItOut #IHaveAVoiceToo #LiveItEqual @akshata_b @Rashi_AMital

— Rahul Pagad (@Nerdsvision09) December 26, 2017

Generations Ahead will have a better Future

It was heartwarming to see mothers pledge to not take sexism forward and make living it equally their motto. The nurturing is the only stage you can deeply influence a person to see the negatives and harm sexism and inequality can do for a society, a family and to even a person if you see. Nobody gains anything from this except frustrations and resentment.

Right. The problem lies in our roots. I pledge not to take this forward to next generation. #RantItOut

— upasna (@lifebioscope) December 25, 2017

Totally agree, Anagha. Change should be there in every house, in every child. Let’s all come together and make this happen.Raising our kids equal, we can stop #sexism and #LiveItEqual #rantitout #blogchatterprojects

— rashi mital (@Rashi_AMital) December 25, 2017

Guys! We cannot anymore agree to disagree. We need to understand where each of us is coming from. Support, understanding n respect is what’s needed to bring the required change. #RantItOut #LiveItEqual #IHaveAVoiceToo

— rashi mital (@Rashi_AMital) December 27, 2017

 

Takeaway from #RantitOut on Sexism and Need for Equality

Sexism and Inequality is a Social Disease that every gender is facing. We have to fight everyday sexism by being mindful about everything that we have done. Unless we change our mindset and also implement it in our everyday life, how can we expect a change to come. Change starts with you. Teach your kids that they are equal no matter the gender and please don’t teach them to be sexists. Also be mindful everyday and ask yourself, are you being a sexist or are you supporting inequality?

Soo true.. we need to get out of that mindset and then only can we say it out to others. #RantItOut #IHaveAVoiceToo #LiveItEqual

— Opinionated Mua (@akshata_b) December 25, 2017

There’s an ad on radio doing the rounds that says ‘beti beto ko baraabar bana rakha hain.’ We don’t need to be made equal. We need to be treated equal! Why the hell are people still raising eyebrows and questions at #genderequality? #Rantitout #takecharge #BlogchatterProjects

— Piyusha Vir (@PiyushaVir) December 27, 2017

Thank you Rashi for doing this with me. Please check out her #BlogchatterProject #LiveItEqual

Also check mine too :p

Thank you Blogchatter for bringing us together and giving us a platform to fight for our causes. Thank you to all the blogging community for pushing this campaign and taking part in it. You guys are awesome. 🙂