The time has come that people stop accepting inequality. We hear the call from every corner. Whether it is based on skin tones or gender, the act of discrimination hurts everyone involved. Think about the unfair expectations given to boys and young men – not just women; that men cannot control themselves and have to rape. Think about not being hired for a job because you’re too dark complected, or your religion or lack of religion doesn’t set well with someone (my job was threatened for wearing a religious symbol of which the Human Resources worker doing my transitional paperwork didn’t approve), that your partner isn’t with whom they believe you should be (the news is littered daily with these stories – from denial of service to firings). It’s simply unthinkable that in 2014 we still have these social issues binding our society. I do mean BINDING. Sexism is archaic Discrimination holds us back by damaging the potential and opportunities available to everyone, and limiting the pool of human accomplishment. Imagine where we would be now if half the population wasn’t held back because their genitals made men feel they were inferior with hysteria…

The United Kingdom is on board with protecting their female citizens from a known predator who uses rape-culture to make conquests, just one of the many forms of discrimination (sexism). Why is this so important? It breaks the cycle of accepting patriarchy which has made ‘pick up artist’ rapists non-criminals. Yes, they are criminals, because they lure women with intent of using their bodies for sex, not with consent but with coercion. Read more at: This Man Became the First Person Denied a Visa Because of Sexism – Mic.