{"id":14123,"date":"2022-02-17T07:07:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T07:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womenandmedia.org\/?p=14123"},"modified":"2022-02-17T07:07:45","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T07:07:45","slug":"letter-to-the-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womenandmedia.org\/ta\/letter-to-the-girls\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter to the girls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>14.02.2022<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Over the last few weeks there has been a multitude of hate speech and criticism about women\u2019s bodies, dress, culture, ethnicity, and religion in the media as well as on social media. A teacher, Fathima Rameez, at the Sri Shanmugah Hindu Ladies Collage, Trincomalee sought to resume her duties as a teacher on the 2nd of February 2022. She was allegedly threatened and assaulted over wearing an abaya to school. This is not the first time this has happened. Many such incidents affect all of us and particularly affects girls\u2019 education, their ability to think, imagine and grow. We write this letter to our young sisters, to say, these kind of threats and violence does not have to be default; that you\/we can live with freedom; that you\/we can choose a life that you wish and be happy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To our young sisters and students, As women, sisters and friends who live in the same society as yours, we write to you with open hearts.<br \/>\nWe are women\u2019s rights activists who live and work amongst you now, who come from a long history of such people who have struggled for the rights of women and of all human beings. At a time when women, and young people in general, are facing long term interruption in accessing education and spaces of knowledge we are worried that this new discussion on the attire of school teachers has added to this long list of interruptions. We are saddened that this will affect your education, your growth and your access to your rights and freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Your education and the sense of self it will inculcate in you is our primary concern. This should be your primary concern as well. Given then, we must consider what your essential needs are for such education to be available to you. You need consistent classes which continue without hindrance. You need teachers with knowledge, dedication and integrity that will inspire you every<br \/>\nday. Most importantly, your parents must prioritize this process of your education and growth. It is at the cost of this important priority that such attacks over the teacher\u2019s attire are being taken forward. The main reason given for this recent disruption is \u201cculture\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Across time and place there are so many things that are forced on women in the name of culture. Do we have to accept these without question? Are we going to allow ourselves to be brainwashed by these forced ideas of our \u2018cultural identity&#8217;? Are we going to attack and malign our fellow women in the name of such \u2018culture\u2019? Are we going to go be pawns in the politics of violence that<br \/>\nis perpetrated on women in the name of culture?<\/p>\n<p>We must never forget that there was a time, not so long ago, when women\u2019s education, women\u2019s right to vote, and the right to walk freely was declared to be not part of our culture and women were controlled and disallowed from living fully. Let us not forget! Yet, women have overcome these oppressions and now have emerged and succeeded in so many fields. This is a matter of pride for all of us! Right to vote, right to education, and other rights that you and I take for granted today, are a result of many struggles of those who came before us. If we are to continue enjoying these rights and gain greater freedom &#8211; we must vigilantly identify the signs of oppression in our lives, at present. We must come together and challenge any controls imposed upon us by any group in the name of culture, ethnic identity, and religion. We must recognize it, when such impositions are a hindrance to our growth and our ability to live full lives as women. In the least, we must not become party to such prejudice, hatred, and violence against any women.<\/p>\n<p>Today we have been made pawns in the hatred being perpetuated using women\u2019s dress codes in the name of culture. Culture is not defined by appearance or attire. Neither is culture a static entity \u2013 it is constantly changing. The British dress code for men has been accepted by all without question as the formal attire for men in our society. For women on the other hand, our external appearance and clothing has been given more attention than our intellectual abilities. The symbols of cultural identity that we think of as ours, we must remember, were not created by us women. Neither were the clothes we wear today, as part of our \u2018culture\u2019, worn by our mothers or grandmothers. We are made to believe that clothes thrust upon us by powerful voices in every community and the market and its advertisements is our \u2018culture.\u2019 Our struggle with such powerful structures of oppression will last a very long time.<\/p>\n<p>In the here and now, we have the ability and right to decide on our own ideas of culture based on values and ethics that we hold dear. We can decide that a society\u2019s culture lays in how respectful we are to those within our own society and towards those of other cultures and societies. You can make that decision for yourself and share this with your friends. The history of the world and even the painful history of this island has taught us, repeatedly, that living in harmony with differences and diversity is the best way forward for the growth of<br \/>\nhumanity. For humanity to thrive, all humans, irrespective of their identities must have the right to practice their religion and cultural practices in peace and simultaneously ensure the same right to others.<\/p>\n<p>What you as students, must prioritize is that which you need to ensure your education and growth. For you to receive a stellar education and for the growth of our society, what is more important \u2013 what the teacher is wearing or her intelligence and commitment?<\/p>\n<p>Our dear young friends, all the voices that distract you away from your education and growth in the name of culture are voices that breed violence and diminish your growth and that of our societies. This is a well learned truth. Do consider internalizing this truth for yourself and sharing it among your friends.<\/p>\n<p>It is not the clothes that matters but the person who wears it. Open heartedness<br \/>\nand compassion should be at the core of our cultures.<\/p>\n<p>Let us build cultures that prioritize knowledge and integrity in women and in<br \/>\neveryone.<br \/>\nWith love,<br \/>\nYour sisters and friends,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/womenandmedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Letter-to-the-girls-14.02.2022-English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to download<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Women\u2019s Organisations<br \/>\n1. Suriya Women\u2019s Development Centre (SWDC), Batticaloa<br \/>\n2. Women\u2019s Coalition for Disaster Management (WCDM)- Eastern Province<br \/>\n3. Islamic Women\u2019s Association for Research and Empowerment (IWARE), Batticaloa<br \/>\n4. Women and Media Collective (WMC), Colombo<br \/>\n5. Women Action Network<br \/>\n6. Mannar Women\u2019s Development Federation<br \/>\n7. Affected Women\u2019s Forum (AWF), Akkaraipattru<br \/>\n8. Sisterhood Initiative<br \/>\n9. Social Welfare Mantram (SWM), Hatton<br \/>\n10. Sri Lanka- Diaspora women\u2019s group (Pengal Santhippu)<br \/>\n11. Muslim Women\u2019s Development Trust, Puttalam<br \/>\n12. Stuttgart Tamil Women\u2019s Organisation, Germany<br \/>\n13. Women Organisation for Working with Disabilities, Mannar<br \/>\n14. Women\u2019s Education and Research Centre, Colombo<br \/>\nWomen\u2019s Activists<br \/>\n1. Kamala Vasuki (Vasuki Jeyasankar), Batticaloa<br \/>\n2. Sarala Emmanuel, Batticaloa<br \/>\n3. Karthika Suvendranathan (A Friend), Batticaloa<br \/>\n4. Sitralega Maunaguru<br \/>\n5. Radhika Coomaraswamy<br \/>\n6. Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe, University of Kelaniya<br \/>\n7. Prof. Sumathy Sivamohan, University of Peradeniya<br \/>\n8. Shreen Saroor<br \/>\n9. Ambika Satkunanathan<br \/>\n10. Ermiza Tegal \u2013 Attorney at Law<br \/>\n11. Jayanthi Kuru Utumpala, Colombo<br \/>\n12. Anuratha Rajaretnam, Batticaloa<br \/>\n13. Aneesa Firthous, Batticaloa<br \/>\n14. Bhavani Fonseka, Attorney at Law<br \/>\n15. Rajaletsumi Kanthaiyah, Batticaloa<br \/>\n16. Vani Saimon, Akkaraipattu<br \/>\n17. S.Sritharuni, Batticaloa<br \/>\n18. Jesuthas Rajitha, Batticaloa<br \/>\n19. Mahaluxmy Kurushanthan, Mannar<br \/>\n20. Jensila Mohideen, Mullaitheevu<br \/>\n21. Bisiliya Bhutto, Puttalam<br \/>\n22. Juwairiya Mohideen, Puttalam<br \/>\n23. Sarjana Tharmalingam, University Student (Asian University for Women in Bangladesh)<br \/>\n24. Menusha Raveendran, University Student (Asian University for Women in Bangladesh)<br \/>\n25. Aishwariya Pragash, University Student (Asian University for Women in Bangladesh)<br \/>\n26. Siva Malathi<br \/>\n27. Thailini Jothilingam<br \/>\n28. Rajini Thibaharan<br \/>\n29. K. Thushanthini<br \/>\n30. Fahmiya Shareef, Batticaloa<br \/>\n31. Viruththika Aloysius, Batticaloa<br \/>\n32. Rinosa Yusaf<br \/>\n33. Saitha Abdul Hameeth<br \/>\n34. Dino ChachchithanantharasaLady Doak college in Madurai<br \/>\n35. Ranjuthamalar Nanthakumar, Jaffna<br \/>\n36. Ahilini Nanthakumar, Jaffna<br \/>\n37. Sara Arumugam, Attorney at Law<br \/>\n38. S. Sutha<br \/>\n39. Sharmila Sayeed<br \/>\n40. Ramshiya Hanifa, Attorney at Law, Batticaloa<br \/>\n41. Soumiya Seharuban, University Student (Asian University for Women in Bangladesh)<br \/>\n42. Mathumitha Parameshwaran, University Student (Asian University for Women in Bangladesh)<br \/>\n43. Shalomy Daniel, Attorney at Law<br \/>\n44. Niroshinithevi. M, Batticaloa<br \/>\n45. S. Roshani<br \/>\n46. Oodaru Ranji, Switzerland<br \/>\n47. Uma Shanika, Germany<br \/>\n48. Majitha Hanifa<br \/>\n49. Lasintha Ganesamoorthy, University Student (Asian University for Women in Bangladesh)<br \/>\n50. Sameera Muhamad Azees<br \/>\n51. M. Ushanthini, Student(National College of Education)<br \/>\n52. Viveka Vijayakumar, Student for social change<br \/>\n53. Zainab Ibrahim, Colombo<br \/>\n54. Muqaddasa Wahid Freelance journalist<br \/>\n55. Kumudini Samuel, Colombo<br \/>\n56. Hyshyama Hamin \u2013 Activist<br \/>\n57. Sirany Thevakumar \u2013 Rights Based Activist<br \/>\n58. Amara<br \/>\n59. Anar<br \/>\n60. Kalyani Sunthalingam, Batticaloa<br \/>\n61. Roshmila, University Student (Asian University for Women &#8211; Bangladesh)<br \/>\n62. Kishanthini, University Student (Asian University for Women &#8211; Bangladesh)<br \/>\n63. Dilakshana, University Student (Asian University for Women &#8211; Bangladesh)<br \/>\n64. Annaletsumi, AWF-Akkaraipattu<br \/>\n65. S. Ariyamalar, Batticaloa<br \/>\n66. Sharon David, Batticaloa<br \/>\n67. Kayathry Thangarajah, Batticaloa<br \/>\n68. Elangeswary Arunasalam, Batticaloa<br \/>\n69. Romila Sengamalan, Batticaloa<br \/>\n70. Vijayaletsumi Segaruban, Batticaloa<br \/>\n71. Sriranjani Thiyagarasa, Batticaloa<br \/>\n72. Anberiya Hanifa, Colombo<br \/>\n73. K. Ranitha Ganarajah, Colombo<br \/>\n74. Sabiya Hamdu<br \/>\n75. Haqparla Aseez<br \/>\n76. Mangayatkarasi, Germany<br \/>\n77. Mery Vijayakumar, Germany<br \/>\n78. Theva, Germany<br \/>\n79. Vijitha, Trincomalee<br \/>\n80. Nageswary, Trincomalee<br \/>\n81. Jeyanthi Thalayasingam, France<br \/>\n82. R. Sulaxshana<br \/>\n83. Jeyanthi, Batticaloa<br \/>\n84. Jinandani Parameshwaran<br \/>\n85. Naguleswary<br \/>\n86. Ranishla<br \/>\n87. Tamizhini<br \/>\n88. Pavithra Thavarasa University Student (Asian University for Women &#8211; Bangladesh)<br \/>\n89. M. Noorullsmiya, Trincomalee<br \/>\n90. NIrojini Balachandran, Student for social change<br \/>\n91. Sathasivam Jinojini<br \/>\n92. N. Sumanthi, Akkaraipat<br \/>\n93. Vijayakumary Parameswaran, Batticaloa<br \/>\n94. S. Sasiyanthini, Batticaloa<br \/>\n95. Vettrichchelvi, Mannar<br \/>\n96. M. F. Fathima Sufiyani, Human Rights Activist, Puttalam<br \/>\n97. J. Kumuthini, Batticaloa<br \/>\n98. Setheeswary Yogathas, Batticaloa<br \/>\n99. M. N. Lipshiyah, Kilinochchi<br \/>\n100. T. Mirukanchini, Batticaloa<br \/>\n101. T. Premananthy, Batticaloa<br \/>\n102. Jeyananthini Emmanuel<br \/>\n103. Sumithra. S, Batticaloa<br \/>\n104. Aruni Abeysinghe, Colombo<br \/>\n105. Kalavathi Kalaimagal, Batticaloa<br \/>\n106. Vijayakumary. M, Canada<br \/>\n107. Mohanadharshny, Penn Viduthalai Sinthanai Amaippu, Malayagam<br \/>\n108. Aazhyaal, Australia<br \/>\n109. Safna Iqbal<br \/>\n110. Vije Nallaiya, France<br \/>\n111. Sangeetha, Batticaloa<br \/>\n112. Shabna Iqbal<br \/>\n113. Vije Nallaiyah, France<br \/>\n114. Mujeeb Janusha, Mullaithivu<br \/>\n115. Mano, Mullaithivu<br \/>\n116. Rajabdeen Rajeeba, Mullaithivu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>14.02.2022 Over the last few weeks there has been a multitude of hate speech and criticism about women\u2019s bodies, dress, culture, ethnicity, and religion in the media as well as on social media. 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