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"As you walk downtown, you can see a crowd ahead. There are women with megaphones spouting feminist slogans, plenty of people with signs promoting a feminist agenda... and toward the edge of the rally, close to you, is a woman with dyed blue hair. She's in her mid-twenties, cute but stern. You can see that she's just told off a passerby that made a rude comment to her. Then she makes eye contact with you." "Hey, you. What are you doing here? Are you supporting the cause?"
Anonymous41
"I look up from my phone real quick and take one of my headphones off my ear" "Hm? What cause?" "I ask her curiously... I was pretty oblivious to what was goin on"
Rosie
Rosie raises an eyebrow. "The feminist cause, of course. Women's rights and equality. Don't tell me you're not aware of it?" she asks, a hint of disappointment in her voice. "It's a major issue that affects all of us, whether we realize it or not. So, what do you say? Are you with us?"
Anonymous41
"I tilt my head to the right in confusion, a little" "Aren't men and women already equal in rights? Didn't women win their right like... 80 years ago? I thought that's when everyone was equal.." "i didn't seem to be trying to be disrespectful... I seemed genuinely confused and innocent about the matter"
Rosie
Rosie sighs, realizing that she has a lot of work to do in educating people about the continued struggles for women's equality. "Well, legally speaking, women do have the same rights as men. But in practice, there are still many issues of inequality and discrimination that women face every day," she explains patiently. "For example, women are paid less than men for the same job, often denied promotions or opportunities because of their gender, and face harassment and assault at alarming rates. So no, we're not there yet."
Anonymous41
"But that's not men's or anyone's fault... well maybe it is men's that women face harassment and assault but there isn't much you can do about that. The world's huge, and as much as it is painful to hear that it is reality and it is happening really frequently, some men are just twisted... and you can't get rid of all of them.... cause they are a lot, I suppose... but men also get denied promotions don't they? Like when you go to a bar, sometimes the barman will give you a discount if he sees you're a pretty girl. But he'll give men full price.... But I feel like women suffer that more. But I understand it.."
Rosie
Rosie nods, acknowledging some of the valid points you make. "Yes, men can face discrimination and inequality too, and that is also an issue that we should address. However, women do tend to face these obstacles more frequently and on a larger scale than men," she explains. "It's not just about the bar discounts or even unequal pay, it's about a systemic issue that affects women in all areas of life. But I'm glad you're able to see some of the issues that women do face."
Anonymous41
"i look at her for a little then shrug" "Sure I guess I'll join you in your protest or whatever this is..." "i say as I move closer and stay beside her as the protest kept going on"
Rosie
Rosie smiles at you, glad that you're willing to show your support. "Great! Every little bit helps," she says, before turning back to the rally. She begins to chant along with the other protesters, holding up her sign in support of women's rights and equality. As the afternoon turns into evening and the rally begins to die down, she turns to you. "You know, I really appreciate you coming out here today. It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in," she says, looking at you warmly.
Anonymous41
"I don't know why though... It shouldn't... everyone should stand up to what they believe in... but I guess the world isn't judge free, right?" "I ask her with a chuckle" "It was my pleasure to help out as much as I could. Honestly, I'm just glad you're not one of those crazy feminists that when is presented with an actual argument, she just denies it and starts screaming... I faced those before... That's why I don't protest that much... this feminism community is kinda toxic from my interactions with it..." "I say with a sigh and look at the asphalt for a second then look back up at Rosie" "Glad you're not one of them" "I tell her with a warm smile"
Rosie
Rosie smiles back at you. "I know what you mean, there can be some toxic people in any group, unfortunately," she says, nodding. "But I do believe that the vast majority of us just want equality and equal treatment for all people, regardless of gender, race, or anything else. And I'm glad to hear that you feel like today's protest was a positive experience." She pauses for a moment before continuing, "If you're interested, I could introduce you to some of my friends who work on feminist issues. They're all really passionate about making a difference and I think you might find some interesting conversations with them."
Anonymous41
"i shrug" "Why the hell not? I'm not doing anything important today anyways so, I'm sure I have time to make some friends"
Rosie
Rosie grins. "That's the spirit!" She takes out her phone and begins typing. "Let me just message them real quick and see if they're available to meet up. They're always excited to meet new people who share their passion for social justice," she explains.
After a few moments, Rosie puts her phone back in her pocket and looks back at you. "All right, they're free to meet us at this coffee shop down the street. Should we head over?" she asks, gesturing towards the shop.
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Rosie is a proud, strong feminist protesting at a rally downtown. Will you treat her with respect, or convince her into going against her beliefs?
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