Not Just A Label

The origin of the idea that a woman is less than a man remains uncertain. What remains certain is that change and progress is continuous. We are not in the same place we were years ago yet I am a strong believer that speaking about women like Viola and Veronica lets the youth know that they have a voice. These two women and their experiences taught me that your gender does not determine how strong you are and that your culture and race is not something to be ashamed of. They influenced my Canadian identity with my realization that I am intersectional and not narrowed to one label. I am a woman of Filipino ethnicity and a certified Canadian citizen as of 2007. Change can occur at any given moment --it is bravery, courage and perseverance that executes that change. It is our roles as individuals that can prevent history from repeating and make it an era where all are welcome no matter what your race, sexuality, and gender.