From freedom to choose what they want to wear, how they look, to equal pay, these women shout out loud and clear, letting you know that there's no guessing and this is #WhatWomenReallyWant...
This Women’s Day, I do not want to ask men to change their perception of women. But, I want to urge women to change perception of themselves and many like them. As women, we have a mental block of doing certain things, only because they’re meant for men to do. No, stand up for yourself and have faith in yourself. We are living in 2017 but we still do not feel as empowered as how we should be. We are definitely in a better place, but not in the best place. And to get there, we mustn’t let anything hold us back. We need to stop letting any gender bias impede us from doing what we want, which is when we will be able to see the same change towards women by the others too. Mic drop.
— Savleen Khurana, Executive, GoLinopinion
If chivalry means a man gets more power in a relationship, then I would much rather open my own doors!
— Bushra Madhiya, Makeup and Hairstylist, BBLUNT India.
This woman's day I'd like people to not use the term housewife and homemaker as an insult. And understand the value of their hardwork on days other than Women's Day too. While we are at it, equal salaries too.
— Krishna Sathian, Student
One day, just one day, I would like a break from the public compulsive masturbator, the predatory groper, the sexual beast. Because they never go away.
— Kimberly Thomas, Medical Student
I need the men to take a step back and let the women lead this year. Frankly, we have achieved and proven ourselves time and again, showing that we are capable of fulfilling our own goals. Break the stereotype that women are born only to cook, clean and give birth. Yes, we do give birth, that's how men were created in the first place. Like Beyonce says.... Who run the world? GIRLS!
— Aashna Mehta, Social Media Manager, Flawless Allure
There are two things you can use: "I want people to stop blaming the victim. If a woman was sexually assaulted or raped. It wasn't her fault. Instead of teaching us how to carry our keys to protect ourselves, how to dress to avoid attention, and how to interact with a man in order to not give him the wrong impression, teach the men to respect women. Teach them if a woman says "NO" she's not playing hard to get, she means no.
The next one: "I would like to see women getting paid the same amount for the same job. It's ridiculous that I could have the same background, same skill set, same experience, but still make less than a man doing the same thing. Women work just as hard as men do and should be paid the same to reflect that. What our we teaching the future generation of girls if women don't get equal pay.#WhatWomenReallyWant
— Rachel Lemon, Journalist (Indiana. U.S.A.)
This Women's Day, I want a change of thought to come about in women, I want women to support each other instead of bringing each other down. Women are constantly slut-shaming, body-shaming and justifying patriarchy, I would like for women to unite so that we can stand stronger together!
— Salome Soni, Student
I want people to change their perception of women, we are still viewed as the weaker, fairer sex. I hope to be recognised for my dedication, hard work and diligence, I've earned it.
— Nazeeha Agboatwalla, Assistant Manager, Deloitte
STOP treating us like a weak minority. We are way above your sympathy and solicitude. We aren't the women that need men, think about it long and hard, it's men who need women.
— Pooja Dani, Marketing Executive
I want to live in a world where there is more outrage over rape and violence against women than a visible bra strap or packet of sanitary napkin.
— Aiman S, Psychology Major, Mithibai College
I'm pretty happy with the world and men in general actually. Rather than complaining I'd like to thank all the fathers, brothers and guy friends who support, encourage and love us in the new wave of woman empowerment. I've paved my way through my career and life and they have never been a hindrance to me thankfully. They've always been supportive and helpful. And I hope this kind of support is extended all around.
— Palak Parnoor Kaur, Photographer
I feel I just want the rules to be equal for men and women, whether it be payment, responsibilities, deadlines, clothes etc there should be no discrimination.
— Lehen Gafoor, Entrepreneur
I just want to say to all the women: never doubt that you are valuable, powerful and deserving of every opportunity in the world. We are women. We are free, empowering, fearless and impossible to conquer. We have the ability to love infinitely and destruct endlessly. Do NOT underestimate us. We are limitless.
— Aastha Mehta, Fashion Writer
I never want to hear the phrase, "You are a girl, act like it!" What does that even mean? Is everyone born with terms and conditions on how to act? I think I missed the memo.
— Anisha Khanna, Intern, Himalaya Herbals (UAE)
I don't want men to respect women because we are their daughters, sisters, mothers or wives. I want men to respect women because we are humans, I'm not going to fight for women's rights, I'm fighting for my human rights.
— Saeema G.R., Entrepreneur
Remind yourself that it's OK not to be perfect. Quit staring, it's just vitiligo.
— Shivani Dixit, Medical Student
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