The Women's March Was About More Than Trump | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics

The Women's March Was About More Than Trump

"The march was an opportunity for people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicity and many more to come together and march for something they believed needed to change and improvement."

11
The Women's March Was About More Than Trump
www.instagram.com

On January 21st, 2017, all across the country and world women, men, and children came together to call for equality and change.

The Women's March was much larger than people were expecting. It was a great thing that brought so many people together. On social media, the march got so much backlash and negativity, even though it was an empowering and inspirational event. The march was the day after the inauguration but Donald Trump WAS NOT the main reason for the march.

The march was an opportunity for people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicity and much more to come together and march for something they believed needed to change and improvement. Many believe that the Women's March was an anti- Trump protest. Yes, some were there because they wanted to stand up against Donald Trump, but that was not the main reason millions came together on January 21st.

People have seemed to misconstrue the actual reason for the march. Many also believe the march was just in support of Planned Parenthood. Yes, many people did march because they felt that women should have the right to birth control, std testing, mammograms and many other things that Planned Parenthood provides. Others believe it was an anti-Trump protest, which wasn't the case either. We marched for equal rights.

We marched for women's rights: the right to get the same pay as a man and our bodies to not be controlled by the men in government. We marched for people with disabilities. We marched for LGBTQ rights. We marched for good education. We marched for the environment and climate change. We marched for immigrant rights. We marched to end gun violence. We marched for human rights. People wanted change and/or rights for all of these. The main focus was not Trump.

January 21st was such an empowering day for many people, myself included. It showed that even if the person with the most respected seat in the United States is trying to divide us, we refuse. We will fight back. This isn't the end of it either. We won't let this country become one of ignorance and division. We will continue to fight for love and equality for all.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

4474
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

450705
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22337
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

45234
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments