America’s democracy claims to be fair, but this is questionable. For example, we have never had a female president. Women in politics have long faced barriers like less access to funding, media bias, and traditional gender expectations. While there has been progress, these problems persist, resulting in fewer women in top offices. If we truly value fairness, women should have equal opportunities. So why has the country never elected a female president? Do many people still believe men are superior? If so, is our republic really fair? Are we moving backwards? Will women have to fight for rights again? These are important questions. I hope we don’t need to fight for rights again.

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Women are essential to the continuation of humanity, yet are often treated as less important. Questions such as “What was she wearing?” are unacceptable, as they shift blame onto victims rather than addressing the actions of perpetrators. It is deeply disturbing that anyone would harm children, including members of their own families. According to statistics, approximately 91% of rape and sexual assault victims are female and 9% are male, while nearly 99% of perpetrators are male.

It is crucial that we don't just acknowledge these statistics but also take action to change them. Classmates and peers can help by fostering a supportive environment where victims feel safe to speak out and by advocating for educational programs about consent and gender equality. Everyone can contribute by challenging harmful stereotypes and initiating conversations about respect and dignity. By doing so, we encourage a society that not only questions but actively challenges the status quo for a better future.

I am personally disgusted by what some people would do. First off, abuse. Why would you put someone down? If you enjoy watching other people’s mental state get worse, then I can kindly recommend sending you to JPS or Hickory Trail. You may need to get mentally stable, but don’t worry, other people in your state may be there as well. I also loathe people who would abuse some (mentally or physically) for their own entertainment.

I have been researching abuse cases recently. I have found Anitra Burks. She was charged with homicide and neglect of Zane Adams, a six-year-old child. Yvette Adams, the child’s grandmother, said, “She brutalised, she tortured my baby.” Burks was the caregiver of Zane while his father was in jail, a choice Ms Adams never agreed with. Ms Adams says, “I begged my son to give him to me.” Footage was found when she took Zane to the hospital. The footage was described as follows.

Zane couldn’t stand on his own two feet, and every time he fell, Burks would snatch him back up to his feet. Doctors also found that the young boy was covered in bruises from head to toe, including his face, torso, arms, legs, and genitals. He also had a fractured rib and an injury to his intestines. He lost his pulse multiple times before, sadly, passing away. “It was inhumane what she did to him,” Yvette Adams said.

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