As GlobalGirl reporters we strive to fight against stereotypes, double standards, and inequality overall. We come from different backgrounds, different schools and different upbringings, but we are all united in our fight against the oppression of women worldwide.
Growing up in South Los Angeles we are aware that while the United States does not have a great record on equal rights for women, we still enjoy more freedoms than many of the women in other countries. We have informed ourselves about disappointing traditions: from the Catholic Church’s positions on women’s rights; to the ritualistic burnings of Sati, where Hindu widows either voluntarily or by force burned themselves to show devotion to their husbands, and many other such customs that we think must end. These and similar stories have impacted our way of viewing the world. They have inspired us to spread awareness and let people know that we have a voice and we know how to use it.
Rape, abortion, human trafficking, the gender pay gap, and more are all issues that we as reporters don’t see enough of in the media. As GlobalGirls we aim to highlight and deconstruct the images and stereotypes that are circulated and taken in as facts.
We are tired of being seen as objects and it angers us that our voices are being silenced and ignored. We are at the forefront of a new era of feminism where younger and younger generations are being educated about the roles of women in modern society and we are extremely grateful and proud to be a part of a movement of this magnitude.
by Red Team (Karina Morganstein, Diana Torres-Luevanos and Martha Mejia)
Become a Global Girl
