Feminism isn’t about hating men

Feminism isn’t about men at all.

Forget what you might have seen in movies – feminism isn’t some exclusive club for women who hate men. It’s a global movement fighting for something way bigger: equality and choice for women and girls everywhere.  This means making sure they have access to the basics, like education, healthcare, safety, and the power to make their own decisions about their lives.

Millions of girls worldwide are shut out of school, simply because they’re girls. Education is the key to unlocking their potential. When girls are educated, they can make informed decisions, have a say in their communities, and decide what they want out of life.

Feminism also fights for equal rights, like getting paid the same as men for doing the same work. It’s crazy to think this is still an issue, but around the world, women face limitations on what they can own, how much they can earn, and even if they can vote.

Healthcare access for women and girls is a major problem in many places. This includes things like care during pregnancy, birth control, and mental health services. Without these basics, women can’t reach their full potential, and it holds back entire communities. Not to mention, it leads to women losing their lives.

Safety is another huge piece of the puzzle. Violence against women and girls is a global issue, from domestic abuse to sexual assault. Feminism is working to create a world where women feel safe at home, on the streets, and everywhere in between.

Feminism isn’t about dictating what choices women make. It’s about giving them the freedom to choose. Whether it’s pursuing a career, becoming a stay-at-home mom, choosing their own clothes, or having control over their own bodies, women deserve the right to make their own choices without judgment or limitations.

Feminism is still important today because despite progress, the fight for equality isn’t over. The gender gap persists in many areas, and new challenges arise. From online harassment to restrictive laws on reproductive rights, women and girls still face limitations on their opportunities and safety.

Feminism is a movement that continues to evolve, addressing these ongoing issues and advocating for a world where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive and make their own choices.

Heartless Birmingham Landlord Evicts Disabled Woman

Stirchley, Birmingham, was announced as the best place to live in the midlands, etc. etc. Thanks to articles like this, I’ve been priced out of my home.

Thanks to articles like this, I’ve been priced out of my home.

Since then, house prices have shot up. Both buying and renting.

I moved to Stirchley in November 2019. It seemed quiet and affordable (ish). I couldn’t afford anything near my parents who live on the other side of Birmingham. But Stirchley was close enough. Down the road is somewhere called Moseley; another “cool” place. Before Stirchley became “cool,” it was where you moved to if you couldn’t afford neighbouring Moseley. But now renters are paying 3 or 4 times more than their homeowner neighbours.

Personally, my home has not been renovated in at least 15 years. We moved in paying £700 per month. Which is still extortionate compared to a lot of mortgage repayments. Now our landlord wants to charge anywhere up to £1200. Without any home improvements being done. From £700 in 2019 to £1200 in 2024. According to Google, that’s a 71% increase. In not even five years.

My disability benefits haven’t increased by 71%.

Yes. I’m disabled. My cretin of a landlord is knowingly evicting a disabled woman. My pain specialist and his team are based at the QE hospital, a short drive from Stirchley. Due to house prices in Birmingham, I’ll be moving out of the area completely. I refuse to give up my amazing pain management team, so I’ll have to stop at friends/family’s houses to attend appointments. This means I won’t have access to some of my mobility aids. This will have a huge impact on the amount of pain I’ll be in.

I’ll be moving to an area where I have no friends or family. I’m pretty much housebound without friends/family, so adding that to my anxiety issues in social situations, I’ll feel isolated in a new area. I will also have to leave my wonderful Brownie Guide group behind. I’m not the main leader, so the group will still be able to carry on, but I will miss them so much. I tried to integrate myself into the local area, and I got evicted.

Stirchley may be cool, but I don’t take advantage of any of the bars, cafes, etc. I’m happy here because it’s quiet and friendly.

Anywhere within 40 miles of Birmingham is over £1000 per month. Families are being shattered, communities torn apart. All for the greed of landlords. The same landlord that bragged to us about his new car. The same landlord that told us he was going on a cruise around Canada and Alaska, after we’d mentioned our week in Wales.

Rent control should be in place. Landlords should not be able to charge X% more than their mortgage repayments. I’m not against profit. I’m against pricing good, reliable tenants out of their homes. I’m not smart enough to figure out what that percentage should be. But I am smart enough to understand the consequences of not implementing rent control.

If, by some stroke of fate, my landlord sees this; Shame on you. Karma is a bitch. And I hope this decision haunts you.

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