Why Celebrating Women Matters More Than Ever | Aisle29

Do you think that women in general get a raw deal? Do you agree that perhaps it is women, and specifically mothers, who hold this world together?

Continue reading to explore my view of their stories of strength, survival and unshakable resilience—and discover why we should all be honouring mothers and by definition, women. It is hoped, that by the end of this article, you'll agree with my reasons for why celebrating women matters more than ever. 

This requirement is so much more than tradition. It’s the respect they’ve earned a hundred times over.

"There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish." – Michelle Obama.

The Unequal Reality Women Still Face

Women are fantastic beings, and considering their crucial role in continuing humanity, are getting a raw deal, in this existence.

There. I've said it most plainly.

This treatment is not a local problem but a global issue that demands our collective attention and action. The story plays out repeatedly worldwide, from bustling cities to quiet rural corners, uniting us in a shared mission for gender equality. 

Women carry the weight of families, communities, and cultures—often silently, often alone. 

They are caregivers, breadwinners, survivors, teachers and protectors. They do it with limited resources, in unjust systems, and with a kind of strength that isn't loud but lasting. 

And yet, despite all of this, women continue to get the raw end of the deal. Of course, I'm not speaking of every woman. People all live on a spectrum of conditions and circumstances.

In every part of the world, the odds seem stacked against them—more women than men die from preventable causes. More are victims of violence—often at the hands of partners or people in power. 

More face discrimination at work, in courtrooms, hospitals and the media. Black women in the United States, for example, receive far poorer healthcare and are more likely to die in childbirth—not because of biology but because of bias, neglect, a lack of humanity and accountability within the system.

Even in the West, where women are employed and represented more visibly in public life, the lack of support systems is glaring—especially when it comes to the most human of roles: motherhood. Society expects women to contribute like they don't have children and raise children like they don't work.

It's our collective responsibility to change this. We must build empathy, real structural support, and flexibility into the system, reminding us of our duty to support and uplift women in our communities. 

The result? Women won't be penalised for fulfilling the responsibilities that make humanity possible.

Survival Isn't Weakness—It's Strength

It's clear that women—especially those who are also marginalised by race, class, sexuality, or disability—face overlapping layers of injustice. These intersecting forms of discrimination create unique challenges for these women, but these aren't just statistics.

They're the realities of women doing everything they can to survive, protect their families, and carve out space for joy in a world that too often overlooks them. 

Their resilience in the face of such adversity is not just inspiring, but a beacon of hope for a more equitable future.

Sometimes, these struggles push women into impossible choices. Economic desperation, lack of support, and societal judgment can corner women into roles like sex work—not out of desire but out of necessity. 

Yet, instead of offering empathy and solutions, society too often responds with shame. When a woman does what she must to survive, she is not weak but resourceful. It's crucial that we, as a society, respond to these situations with understanding and support, rather than judgment.

Survival in the face of poverty or violence is not a moral failing. It's a testament to the fire that women carry inside.

What's rarely acknowledged is that women's so-called "weakness" is often their most profound strength. Women's emotional, physical and social vulnerability is not a flaw but a window into their resilience.

It's a pity there can be so much pain, anguish and indifference involved. It takes different courage to keep going, raise children alone, walk to work in fear, and speak up when it's easier to stay silent.

Their power is not in dominance but endurance, nurturing and rebuilding what others break.

When Power Fails Women

Yet even that strength is routinely ignored or dismissed, especially by those in power. When racist or sexist discrimination occurs, it's not just about hate—it's about power structures that reward silence and selfishness.

Institutions that should protect individuals sometimes do the opposite. In murder cases, especially those involving women of colour, justice is usually delayed or denied. 

People in power look away, blame the victims, or minimise the crimes, reinforcing a system where specific lives are valued less.

This injustice is rooted not just in law but in culture—one that still holds tight to patriarchal ideals of control and conquest. The more profound truth is this: not all women are victims, but every person on this planet gets shaped by their culture, their location, and their economic reality.

Every woman carries the weight of where she was born, her upbringing, life options, opportunities, peers to whom she could turn for guidance or example, and the systems she lives within. 

We males look on outwardly, sneering inside while bathing in their presence, yet oblivious to their glory. One day, nature will speak; by then, it may be too late as populations plummet.

Every Woman Carries the World

Still, she rises not just because she has to—but because that's what women have always done, which is worth celebrating. Because there is no human being on this earth, who did not come from a woman.

There is no society without mothers. There's no future without their labour, their bodies or their dreams.

Every Woman Carries the World

Throughout history, women have given life—and sustained it. Their survival is not merely personal; it is generational. Women embody distinct traits—often overlooked or undervalued—crucial to the endurance of families, communities, and humanity.

By supporting women and recognising their unique contributions, we can build stronger, more resilient communities and ensure the continuity of human life.

Women demonstrate remarkable biological resilience. With stronger immune systems, a higher pain threshold, and longer life expectancy, they are biologically built for endurance. 

Oestrogen, for example, helps protect their bodies from illness and supports quicker recovery, enabling them to care for others, even when facing hardship.

Women also display exceptional emotional intelligence. They build strong, reliable social networks and respond keenly to emotional shifts—skills that prove vital in times of crisis. 

Around the world, women create support systems, hold communities together, and preserve cultural memory when everything else falls apart.

It's not by accident their brains are wired differently from men. Their capacity to multitask and adapt under pressure gives them a distinct advantage.

As caregivers, providers and protectors, women develop mental agility that helps them make strategic decisions, even with limited resources. 

This adaptability often proves life-saving in survival situations—war zones, refugee camps, or impoverished households.

Of course, there is motherhood—the literal foundation of human continuity. But it's about more than giving birth; it involves raising, nurturing, and defending new life. 

It means teaching survival through love, sacrifice, and quiet strength. From making ends meet to shielding children from trauma, women's maternal actions represent one of the most profound survival mechanisms in human history.

Women also tend to assess risk with foresight and care, often prioritising group wellbeing over individual impulse. This measured approach has helped communities survive and rebuild through generations.

These are not soft skills—they are essential. Nature didn't make women weaker—it made them foundational. With their ability to endure, nurture life, and build community, women embody balance and continuity. 

They are not an afterthought of evolution but a strategy for survival. We must remember that the strongest currents run deep and quiet in a world that often celebrates noise and brute force. 

Humanity does not merely rely on women to bring life into the world—it depends on their unrivalled ability to sustain it. Still, she rises.

Not just because she has to—but because that's what women have always done. And that is something worth celebrating.

Because there is no human being on this earth who did not come from a woman, there is no society without mothers. 

There is no future without their labour, their bodies or their dreams. The continuation of the human race is rooted in womanhood and motherhood.

That truth alone should command respect, support, and reverence.

A Quiet Revolution of Resilience

But more than biology, women carry something more significant: the ability to heal, adapt, and lead through compassion. Celebrating women everywhere—especially mothers—isn't just symbolic. It's essential.

Their stories aren't just about pain. They're about power—the quiet, persistent strength that keeps the world going when everything else falls apart.

"I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." – Audre Lorde

A Simple Way to Say "I See You!"

Sometimes, the most meaningful gestures are the simplest. If you're wondering how to honour the women in your life—your mother, sister, friend, or mentor—a thoughtful word, a shared memory, or even a tiny symbolic gift can go a long way.

One easy, heartfelt option? A tee that says what words sometimes can't.

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It's a way to say: I See You. I Value You. You are Powerful.

When we see the women in our lives—not just as caregivers, partners, or helpers but as humanity's fierce, resilient foundation—we begin to rewrite the story. 

It is a story in which men respect, support, and honour their mothers, sisters, aunties, daughters, and wives—not out of obligation but out of deep recognition for who they are and what they carry.

Matt