Aps Fox

Our world is filled with different cultures, religions, languages, and beliefs. But no matter where you go, some things sadly remain the same.

One of them is how, in many parts of the world, women are still expected to carry the entire weight of a home.

For some men, it is still a fixed belief that taking care of the house and the kids is solely a woman’s responsibility. It doesn’t matter how tired she is after a long day of work. It doesn’t matter how much she is already juggling.

Meanwhile, sitting all day, watching TV, doing nothing, somehow becomes acceptable.

Yes, there are homes where responsibilities are shared equally. There are homes where respect exists, where effort is mutual, and where both partners understand each other.

But what about the homes where women are met with neglect, or worse, harassment?

In many parts of rural India, this reality still exists. Men, once they reach a certain age, step away from responsibility, while women continue working endlessly. No matter their age. No matter their health. No matter their pain.

They keep going. Without help. Without pause.

And the question is simple.

Why?

Why can’t we be a little more considerate? Why can’t we offer a helping hand?

Because sometimes, even the smallest gesture, helping in the kitchen, cleaning up, taking responsibility, can bring a smile that truly matters.

And isn’t that what being a real man is about?

Not dominance. Not control. But care.

That smile of relief. That moment where she feels supported. That feeling that she is not alone in carrying everything.

It is worth everything.

Whether she is your mother, your wife, your girlfriend, or even just a friend, respect her effort. Acknowledge her work. Share her load.

Be a better son. Be a better partner. Be a better human.

Maybe someday, she can finally sit back, relax, and watch you take care of things for a change.

HER SILENCE IS NOT YOUR PERMISSION

The one thing you don’t get to hurt is a woman’s self-respect.

Don’t take her silence for granted. Just because she hasn’t answered yet doesn’t mean she never will. Her silence is not weakness. It is a pause. A warning.

A quiet way of saying, “You still have time to fix your actions.”

And trust this, the world should never test her patience.

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Yes, the world can be cruel to women. Which is why staying silent is no longer an option.

You either speak up, fight back for your rights and your place, or get pushed into corners that were never meant for you.

And the truth is, silence only feeds that cruelty.

So wake up. Speak up. Answer back. Take your space back.

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You are not living for anyone else.

You are capable of building your own life, earning your own living, creating your own space, and protecting your own peace.

So live life on your terms.

P.S. Inspired by the film Pink and a society that still judges a woman’s character by her clothes.

We, as a society, have come down to a level where a woman wearing a mini skirt or fitted jeans is instantly judged. Her character is questioned. Her self-respect is doubted. Her dignity is reduced to what she wears.

Partying, drinking, and having fun are seen as privileges reserved for men. But if a woman does the same, assumptions begin.

“She must be easy.” “She is asking for it.” “She doesn’t deserve respect.”

Somewhere along the way, we have convinced ourselves that a woman’s “No” doesn’t matter. That her choices are invitations. That her freedom is permission.

And that is where we are wrong.

This is not about one city, one state, or one country. This is about a mindset that exists across the world. A mindset that objectifies women and ignores their autonomy.

Every day, cases of harassment, molestation, and rape are buried under power, influence, and delay. Justice takes years. Sometimes decades. And by the time it arrives, the victim has either lost her life, her mental peace, or her will to keep fighting.

Some give up. Some are silenced. Some are threatened. And some are never heard at all.

We talk about these issues. We discuss them. We feel bad. And then we move on.

That is the reality.

Even I know that writing this is easier than taking a stand. It’s easy to say “every drop in the ocean counts.” But we also know what happens to the small fish in that ocean. They are ignored, overpowered, or swallowed.

People say, “gather support.” But when you ask them to stand with you, they step back. “This isn’t my problem.”

But it is.

Because every one of us has a woman in our life. A mother. A sister. A partner. Someone we love and respect.

Then why does that respect not extend to other women?

Why do we think of dignity when it’s our family, but forget it when it’s someone else’s?

The truth is, change doesn’t require grand actions.

It starts with something simple.

Grow up. Broaden your mindset. Think like a responsible human being.

Respect a woman for who she is, not what she wears.

Because no matter what society says, one truth remains:

This is my first ever blog. Never really knew what to write. It’s always been a big question mark. But there’s one thing I’ve always believed in strongly: respect for women, and the urgent need for their empowerment.

Every day, things happen around us that are cruel, disturbing, and often ignored. Not because they aren’t important, but because we are too consumed in our own lives to notice. This topic may be one of the most talked about in the world, yet sadly, it is still taken lightly.

We often forget that we are all part of one world, one shared humanity. And at the center of it all is a woman.

A woman is not just a part of this world. She is its strength. From the mothers of Gods to our own mothers, every woman you see deserves respect. No matter who she is, where she comes from, or what her story is.

People say a woman’s sacrifices begin when she becomes a mother. But the truth is, her sacrifices begin the moment she is born. Especially in a country like India.

She is sacrificed in the name of tradition. She is sacrificed because a family wants a boy. As she grows, she sacrifices her childhood, her education, and her dreams, often just to fit into expectations.

Then comes marriage. A phase that is supposed to bring companionship, but often demands more sacrifice. She leaves her home, adapts to a new one, and is expected to give endlessly. She is told it is her home now, yet treated like she must earn her place in it every single day.

And then comes motherhood. Beautiful, yes. But also a lifelong commitment of giving, enduring, and loving unconditionally. From the moment she brings life into this world to her very last breath, her journey is filled with silent sacrifices.

And if she gives birth to a girl, in many places, the cycle simply repeats.

So here’s what I want to say.

For God’s sake, stop being cruel. Stop harassing. Stop abusing. Stop killing the very force that gives life to this world.

Because if this continues, the imbalance we create today will become the crisis we face tomorrow.

A woman is everything. A friend you laugh with. A partner you grow with. A wife who stands beside you. A mother who shapes you. A grandmother who teaches you love, values, and respect.

She builds lives.

So instead of breaking her spirit, build her self-respect. Instead of silencing her, support her voice. Instead of taking her for granted, stand beside her.