Light of My Life

Societal definitions of gender are so paradoxical, especially for women. So much weight is put into physical characteristics, be that a demure and feminine appearance, marriage as a necessary life goal, or having a uterus. Yet at the same time, so little control is given to "real" women, as defined by these narrow rules, over their own bodies–especially when it comes to the uterus and reproductive system. If people are so obsessed with someone else's uterus, they don't need to bother trying to get with a person; why not just marry the uterus?