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RE: Men and Women Don't Age Differently, We Just Objectify Them Differently
I believe that as women our role changes throughout life. While men can reproduce well into old age, women cannot. So once we can no longer carry children (or in today's world once our family is complete, which can be earlier in life) our role changes to being more of a matriarchal figure; a teacher, supporter and guide. I think sometimes we can find it hard to transition, especially if we end up in the position where we've left it late to start a family or relationship and that's why we keep looking back to the emphasis put on our youth.
Yes, and even in that there are messages, sometimes subtle, sometimes not, about women who cannot or choose not to have children. I think we miss the mark whenever we assign someone a typeface or communicate that their and value is in what they can do or be used for, rather then in who they are as full persons.
Yes. When things differ from the norm it takes us by surprise and we can end up making assumptions. Everyone is uniquely different and some are further from the averages we're used to. It would be lovely of everyone could keep a completely open mind so as not to judge. I think we're slowly becoming more aware though.
Yes. Indeed that is a beautiful future to seek after. I am hopeful, but definitely see the distance between here and there.