Women Reveal What They’d Do If Invisible: A Desire for Safety and Freedom
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In a world where superpowers are often fantasized about, revealed a stark truth about women’s lives. When asked what they would do if invisible, many women’s responses were heartbreakingly simple: they just wanted to exist freely.
As I pored over the survey results, I was struck by the modesty of these wishes. Shagun, a medical student, dreamed of stargazing in solitude. Shruti, a writer, longed to travel without restrictions and eat without self-consciousness. These aren’t the grandiose ambitions of comic book heroes; they’re basic freedoms that should be the birthright of every human being.
Yet, for many women, such simple pleasures remain out of reach. The fact that invisibility is seen as a pathway to freedom rather than a fantastical power speaks volumes about the state of our society. It’s a damning indictment of a world where half the population feels unsafe and constrained in their daily lives.
However, not all respondents embraced invisibility. Joen Melody’s poignant response – wondering if other invisible people would hate their condition as much as she hates her visible life – highlights a crucial point. The solution isn’t to make women invisible; it’s to change the world so that visibility isn’t a burden.
This survey serves as a mirror, reflecting the ugly truth of gender inequality back at us. It forces us to confront the reality that in 2024, women still can’t take their safety and freedom for granted. It challenges us to question: why do women need to be invisible to feel safe? Why can’t they simply be?
The answers to these questions demand action from all of us. We need to create a world where women can live visibly, proudly, and without fear. A world where the idea of invisibility as freedom becomes as fantastical as any superpower.
Until then, we must listen to these voices and acknowledge their experiences. it is only by making these invisible struggles visible that we can hope to create lasting change. Copy
Sushmita Chowdhary, Staff Reporter.
