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Human Rights & Culture - Volume 2, Issue 34

Is It Fair - Because I Am a Girl?

Miriam Wandia Kaloki

Is it fair?
Being the only girl in the family
And having to be cut
Just like the boy?

Is it fair?
Being the only girl among 10 siblings
Never being exposed to education
Reason, I am a girl

Is it fair?
That all eyes are on me
To make sure all house chores are done
Since I am a girl

Is it fair?
That my word doesn’t count
No matter my intelligence, even without schooling
My crime, being a girl

Is it fair?
That the world gives me funny glances
When I try to fight for my rights
Simply because I am a girl

Is it fair?
That my dad looks at me
And all he can see is wealth
Reason, I am a girl

Is it fair?
At such a tender age of 13
Suitors stream on our door step
Just because I am a girl

Is it fair?
That I grow old this fast
Due to responsibilities that are beyond me
Simply because I am a girl

Who will save the girl child?
From this grave
The society has caused her to dig up for herself
While so young

Is it fair?
The way she is being treated
The way she is manhandled
Just because she is a girl

Is it fair?
Just think about it
Then tell the world
Whether it is fair

Ms. Miriam Wandia Kaloki is from Kenya and is currently doing her masters in Social Statistics. She has just started a project on gender based violence. She intends to continue her commitment in the area of violence against women and girls, in her further studies and work.





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