What does it mean to be a woman in contemporary South Africa?
Aah ... Will it ever end? Honestly, its a constant battle between the self and society. You are either too soft to face the demands of the country or too hard to fully give yourself to the people dear to you. I would like to believe I am a girls girl who will always root for her sisters. However, if truth be told, most of my hurtful break-ups have been the result of a lack of reciprocity on the part of other women. What I do enjoy, though, are those golden moments when I look into a mirror and catch a glimpse of another beautiful woman who is just as in awe of my beauty as I am of hers. With the growing number of social media platforms out there, I have seen more and more young women seeking positive, aspirational role models and mentors who are both breaking new ground and unapologetically embracing their femininity. However, you cant speak about the joys of being a woman in contemporary South Africa without mentioning the fear aroused by the seemingly endless brutal killings of women and children. Ensuring my safety wherever I am is of the utmost importance to me. Every woman should have a group of friends both men and women who check in with her whenever she leaves the house to meet someone.
Which books by a South African woman writer made the biggest contributions to your literary work?