expects women to inherit the domestic skills from their mothers and leave the rest to the counterpart, men, and as a result, the majority of men have always found the society-influenced boldness to convince women that they are inadequate in many spheres of life, planted seeds of destruction and self-doubt. Ode to modernity and modernism for challenging the traditional values and ideals that have always rendered women incompetent in the art industry. Women can now no longer publish their works under pseudonyms as the likes of Joanne Rowling and Nora Roberts have.
It is a fact though, that although the birth of modernity has made its way in our world, most male-headed art companies still look down on works created by women as less capable and inadequate. These men are the Mr. Tansels of the time, and even though they feel in charge, there were the Lilys, who are resistant to this kind of oppression, and who always emerge victorious.
What now, does one do when they are faced with a Mr. Tinsel who tries by all his might to make a woman feel inferior in the arts? One persists. Men and women are born with the same brain and thinking abilities. Allow the spirit of Lily that is synonymous withthe following points to keep your passion burning.
Stay true to your vision as an artist. Whatever words that come out of the mouths of those who think your gender equals your ability to deliver in any chosen field as a woman must not leave your vision blurry. Don ' t let them allow your power to see
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