Why?

Why does my gender matter?

Why is it that when I stand up for myself I’m a bitch?

Why am I paid less than a man?

Why can’t I be a mother and a CEO?

 

Why does my sexuality matter?

Why is it important on who I want to date?

Why is marriage inequality a thing?

Why are LGBT teens three times more likely to kill themselves?

 

Why does my race matter?

Why is racism still a thing?

Why can offensive slurs roll of our tongues so easily?

Why can’t people know that we’re all the same inside?

 

Why does the media matter?

Why should I starve myself to be pencil thin?

Why does bulimia and anorexia exist?

Why should college money go toward expensive make up?

 

Why does perfection matter?

Why am I judged for being imperfect?

Why should I be forced to fit the mold?

Why is it wrong to be different?

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