by GuruAmrit Smith | Sep 27, 2019 | Plates Against Patriarchy
Amiris Feland Ketcham, age 35 Albuquerque, New Mexico “Write the Life You’d Want to Read” I grew up feeling cheated by having been born a girl. I felt cheated by the Girl Scouts, who only offered macaroni crafts, songs comparing friends to precious metals, and...
by GuruAmrit Smith | Sep 27, 2019 | Plates Against Patriarchy
Jackie Freedman, age 57 California: Pico Rivera, Whittier, Orange County, Thousand Oaks, San Diego, and now New Mexico The best thing about being a woman, for me, is the ability to have babies. When I was pregnant I felt so special. I actually felt good. I would walk...
by GuruAmrit Smith | Sep 27, 2019 | Plates Against Patriarchy
Erica Garcia, age 37 Caracas, Venezuela – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Honolulu, Hawaii I have been a physician for 11 years. Everyday, even after introducing myself as a physician, I get asked: “so when am I gonna see the doctor?”. I have learned...
by GuruAmrit Smith | Sep 27, 2019 | Plates Against Patriarchy
Christine Glidden What population on the planet holds the greatest potential to drive economic success and improve health outcomes? It is currently a population we limit and shame. It’s girls! We restrict their educations and chain them to early marriage. We shame...
by GuruAmrit Smith | Sep 27, 2019 | Plates Against Patriarchy
Bailey Inman, age 23 Dallas, Texas “It’s Not My Fault” Why is it my fault? When I think about that day and the events leading up to it, I still can’t see where I am the one at fault. I was 20 years old and had my fair share of encounters with strangers, particularly...
by GuruAmrit Smith | Sep 27, 2019 | Plates Against Patriarchy
Briana Inman, age 23 Dallas, Texas “Fearless” It’s Thursday night in Dallas Texas and it’s time to head to the “honkey tonk” bar. Thursday nights at a country dance hall bar are a good time. Thursday is the time to relax, grab a drink, and dance the night away....
Recent Comments