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Why do men stare?

Why do they leer any which way I stand?

Why do they think every woman in public is an unintelligent, brainless person, always in need of their manly help?

Why do they make intentional mistakes?

Why do they touch?

Is it because I look a certain way?

Or is it because, regardless of how I am, for them I am an object?

What makes men stare?

Is it because society still believes that everything is on how the mother brings her child up?

Or is it because fathers never have enough time to do other “manly” things like raising a son?

Do men have mothers, sisters, or wives?

Or do I remind them that the weight they add to the earth is because of their mothers?

Why do they touch?

Where did my courage go?

Why did my powerful belief systems and thoughts leave me alone?

Why did I not curse?

Why did I not yell?

Why did I not slap?

Or was I thankful for it just being my hand?

Do I tape their eyes, change their minds, or wish the best for the earth to lose some weight?

While I am flustered with these questions, there might be some men who would think it their right to enlighten me on even this! Must learn chivalry from them!

~ Bavishya

(Written on 12 March 2026)

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