Reading Response: W. P. “The Cost of Speaking”

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April 27, 2020
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Speaking is not only a form of expression but could also be a way to save others. In the poem written by W.P., she noted that a lot of women are “shushed, shunned, shamed” for speaking out and telling others what they believe in. Nonetheless, despite her caution, W.P. said that it is also the salvation, not only for women but also for everyone around us. Accordingly, I realized that W.P.’s (n.d.) message is essential even in today’s society. Many would believe that everyone is already enjoying their own freedoms regardless of race, gender, and creed due to the dominance of mass media in our lives. However, what most don’t realize is that particular systemic discrimination agai...