Riding The Fourth Wave Of Feminism In Botswana Naming, Shaming And Alleged Defaming

Its the first few days of 2019. There is a youth uprising against rape and indecent assault. Young women are tired of staying silent while their bodies are abused while life goes on. In fact, maybe tired isnt the right word for it.

I am uncertain if the words to describe how young women are feeling have been conceived.

This year, is unlike the previous. 2018, in the rearview looks a little like practice for this year. This year, metaphoric guns are blazing and women are placing themselves in the line of fire; for ourselves, each other and those who are to come after us. This is the fourth wave of feminism in Botswana, in full view.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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