Thank you for the eloquent response. Given what you just wrote I just want to start off by saying that your perspective on this is very much appreciated. At least by me, and I truly hope other people read your comment as well, and take the time to think about it.

You make great points about the way things are. It shouldn't have to be this way, and I still hope that things will change for the better. Which might be naive and idealistic of me, I know.

While I agree that there are times we should remain silent, the world doesn't work that way either. Other people don't stick to that idea and are all too happy to take the stage and announce their opinions on anything and everything. So this isn't the area where you should take the high road, especially because others will benefit from hearing your voice. If not because it will inform them, then it will be because they desperately need a bit of a wake up call (or multiple ones) that there's more to the world than just their little bubble. And I, someone from the West, had a bit of a wake up call because of your comment, so please don't discount the power of your words.

That said, I also want to let you know that there's another sub (https://saidit.net/s/WorldWomensDiscussion/) that is supposed to be international and for women of all backgrounds. There aren't any posts on it yet, so I'd say that makes it perfect to set the tone if you would rather lead by example.