When I walked into that little café, I felt a familiar warmth surround me. Sunlight shines through the windows on the tables, creating a laid-back and cozy atmosphere. I sat down and stared out the window, my thoughts drifting away......
60 years old, for most people, is an out-and-out old age. But for me, it's been a challenging and changing journey.
My name is Mary, a 60-year-old woman who has been through the ups and downs of life and is now enjoying her retirement. However, at this age, I found myself facing a problem that I didn't expect: there were men who wanted me to "".
Yes, you heard it right, even though I'm over the age of six, I'm still facing indecent words and actions from men. And there are often several common reasons behind this.
First of all, there is a misconception of age. Many men mistakenly believe that by the age of 60, women have lost their attractiveness and charm and are no longer appreciated. However, they ignore that age is not the only measure of a person's worth, and as they get older, the connotation and wisdom of women become more attractive.
Not long ago, I met one such man. He is a young entrepreneur, full of energy and energy. By chance, we met and became friends. However, when he found out that I was already 60 years old, his attitude suddenly changed.
"Mary, I want to be with you. He said to me unabashedly, "It doesn't matter how old you are, I like your intelligence and maturity." ”
I was shocked and outraged, I don't need a man who only values appearances, I want someone who really knows how to cherish and respect me. So, I resolutely rejected his proposal, determined to stick to my bottom line and principles.
Secondly, it is discrimination and contempt against women. In the eyes of some men, a woman is nothing more than an object to be possessed and discarded at will. Especially for older women, they are often seen as useless people who have lost the value of their existence.
I have experienced such examples myself. Once, I attended a social event and met a young man. We had a great chat and we both felt very close to each other. However, after he learned that I was 60 years old, his attitude suddenly changed.
"You're too old, I don't want to find a mother. He smiled contemptuously and said, "I like young and beautiful girls." ”
When I heard this, I felt a deep sense of helplessness and sorrow. Is age everything? Is it because I am old that I have no right to be respected and cared for? I am not reconciled, and I want to prove with my own actions that age is not the only criterion for determining a person's worth.
Third, it is a continuation of gender discrimination and stereotypes against women. In some societies with strong traditional values, women are confined to the family and housework, and lack the right to independence and autonomy. Even at the age of 60, women are still considered to be the best of the family, not as an independent individual.
I've seen this phenomenon around me. There was a neighbor who was already a 60-year-old woman, but her husband often listened to her and did not even give her a chance to speak on some important decisions.
"You just take care of the housework and take care of the kids, and I take care of the rest. Her husband always said that to her.
When I heard this, I felt extremely distressed and angry. Is it true that a woman can only be a vassal and dependent on the family? Doesn't a woman have her own pursuits and dreams? I don't want to be such a woman, I want to use my own efforts and struggles to prove that women can also have their own light and value.
Finally, there is the oppression and humiliation of women. In the eyes of some men, a woman is just a sexual object that can be conquered and controlled at will. Especially for older women, they are often seen as objects of sexual desire rather than independent individuals.
I've heard of this before. I have a friend who is already a 60-year-old woman, but she is often sexually harassed and insulted by some men.
"You look pretty young, do you want to try?" they always said to her.
Hearing this, I felt a deep sense of anger and injustice. Can women only be men's vassals and playthings? Don't women have their own dignity and respect? I don't want to be such a woman, and I want to defend my dignity and rights with my words, deeds, and actions.
In this story, I want to emphasize that women are part of human society and they deserve the respect and care they deserve. Whether young or older, they should be seen as independent individuals, not as vassals and playthings of men. Only when the discrimination and oppression of women in society are completely changed can we achieve true equality and harmony.