The Prescriptive World

Many times I have been a prey of the prescriptive words "you should be like that" and "you should be like this". Though many times I have vehemently rebut them, these words still persist to come out like mushrooms from nowhere. These crippling words destructive of self-worth and esteem have caused many to doubt themselves and to those who are not strong enough to fight, changed and were trapped in a shell not even of their own and acted like puppets run by the judgemental and conventional society. Though tired of explaining and rewinding the same litanies over and over again and again,  I stood firm for those many who are poor victims of discriminations, judgements and stereotyping who gave in and let themselves be trapped in the quagmire of cruel societal norms. Family,  relatives, loved ones, friends and acquaintances are not excused because in reality, sadly many times, the perpetrators of discriminations, judgements and stereotyping come from these circle of people whom you consider you are closest with. These people surrounding you should be the sources of your strong support mechanisms, but it's saddening to note that it's the opposite. It's those strangers whom you just met and who know nothing of you who really understand without judgements. How many dreams and lives have been ruined because of these debilitating words that spring out from irresponsible tongues? I too have been a victim. But I gradually learned to fend and shield myself from these hurled and unseen swords. I will always remain to be a strong advocate of acceptance. Acceptance of differences. Acceptance of diversity...

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#NoToStereotyping
#NoJudgement
#YesToAcceptance
#YesToInclusivity
#YesToDiversity
#YesToEqualityAndEquity

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