For me, it is about wanting to be loved as the true, real me — a woman with a way-too-deep-voice, who is an idealist trying to change the world for the better with what time she has left.
Women have had to advocate mostly for themselves with less power in leadership, government, business, and politics to make desired changes in laws and policies.
When we say we cannot afford quality child care for all, culturally supportive birth options, and fair housing, we are being disingenuous. What we are saying is that we prefer to spend the money in other ways.
In a better world, my professor would have course-corrected this student. I was left alone to do it in a way that was free to my peers but costly to me.
On the flight back to Minneapolis I researched why “tribe” and “tribalism” are so problematic. I learned that the words originated with white Christian conquerors and their violence toward not only Native people, but Africans as well.
