Why A Woman Demanding Space Scares People

Aman
3 min readJul 9, 2023

A woman demanding space is a dangerous thing.

A woman demanding her space is a scary thing, for many.

A woman refusing to limit or shrink her space makes some uncomfortable, and angers others.

A woman taking up even more space is considered selfish and unfeminine.

If a strong, assertive woman, who knows what she wants scares, angers, or intimidates you, it only means we are succeeding.

If a woman advocating for her own needs is considered negative, that is a you problem, not an us problem.

Women have eaten last for far too long, and it is time we start treating ourselves the way we treat every person, animal, priority, task and event, which is a priority for others.

It means we are shifting the societal structure in a way where women are no longer awarded for eating last or if they get the chance to eat at all.

I am no longer staying silent.

It has been scientifically proven that men’s longevity and overall well-being increases after marriage and having children; women’s longevity decreases…now that is something that is truly scary to me.

Women who are not married and are not mothers are happier than those that are; this, too, is scientifically

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Aman

I write about issues that are near and dear to my heart, with the hope that my stories, experiences, and struggles may empower others.