Manifesto for women's freedom through economic power
Throughout history, women have been subordinated to men. Time and again, women have fought for equality, but the victories they’ve achieved have often proven fragile. Modern feminism began to take shape during the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Over the past 150 years, it has gained strength in the United States and Europe, and from there, it has spread across the world to every continent.
Despite the significant progress made during the 20th century, we are now witnessing an alarming reversal. In many countries, women’s rights and gender equality are being rapidly dismantled. Have our sisters' long, painful struggles been in vain?
The reason for inequality? Women lack financial power
Until now, the fight for equality has primarily been driven by political engagement and activism. These are vital methods, but we must now acknowledge their limitations. The progress achieved has been too fragile, and the core reason is clear: women still lack meaningful economic power.
Consider this:
Women own only 15–20% of the world's land. The rest is owned by men or by businesses and national states governed predominantly by men.
In the United States, only 1.9% of female entrepreneurs have an annual revenue of more than 1 million USD.
Globally, women are paid only 68.5% of what men are paid for work.
Forbes’ list of the world’s 100 richest individuals in 2023 features only 14 women. Only one (1!) of them had NOT made their fortune by divorce or inheritance from a wealthy relative or husband.
The list goes on.
Around the world, most women live paycheck to paycheck or in poverty. Instead of being encouraged to take control of their own earnings, women are often expected to marry a man who can support them. Many remain in harmful relationships simply because they lack the financial means to leave. Women and children who are trafficked have little or no means to get out of their situation. We need to help them out!
To achieve true equality, women must gain economic power
Money brings freedom. It brings influence, security, and mobility. It can protect women from violence and exploitation, free them from poverty, and help save the planet. Money is a vital tool for liberation. With money, women will also gain true political power.
Follow that Plan envisions a world where every woman has the financial power to live freely
Through knowledge and education, we aim to reach women who are in a position to help themselves to freedom through money. On an airplane, one must first secure their own oxygen mask before helping others. When those of us who are able have achieved financial independence, we must lift up our sisters who are still trapped in cycles of dependence, violence, or poverty.
We believe this too can be done — with resources, with knowledge, and above all, with solidarity.
We will not stop until all women, everywhere, are free.
Join the movement!
Q: How exactly do I join?
A: It's easy and it's free: Follow us and engage – scroll down to the footer of this page to get all the links to our social media accounts.
To do: Like, comment and, above all, please share our social media posts about the state of women's status and rights in the world so they can reach as many as possible. People need to know!
Optional but welcome: Currently, content production and project administration is a one woman's free time job. If you'd like Meta to be able to put more time and energy into this project, please consider donating to Cosmic Rebel AB. We hope to one day be able to engage even more people in this work.
Last, but not least, we offer courses to educate women on how to raise both their income and their self-worth, and to manifest an abundant life. The price tag for the basic course is very low so that you can get started regardless of current income.
Q: Are only women welcome in your movement?
A: Anyone is welcome to join, engage, take courses and donate, as long as you have a passion for our cause, and if you can behave and be nice in our community. If you can't be nice – you're out, regardless of your gender.
Q: What is your view of trans people? Can they join?
A: We don't care about your gender. Anyone is welcome to join, engage, take courses and donate, as long as you have a passion for our cause, and if you can behave and be nice in our community. If you can't be nice – you're out, regardless of your gender.
Q: Do you hate men?
Q: I am an older woman. Is it too late for me?
A: Certainly not! But we don't like to be around people who are violent bullies – regardless of gender. Yes, we know: The violent and controlling men are only a part of all the men in the world, but they are a big enough number to make life hell for so many women. That is why we need to empower women so none of us no longer need to be around those men who have their own wounds to heal.
Traditionally, women are expected to help those men by being of service and help them heal – even if the woman get hurt in the process. But, now we are encouraging those men to take responsibility for their own lives and their own healing. You can only save and heal yourself. You can never heal another person's trauma for them.
Q: Did you forget that there are many more groups who could need help in this world?
What about the LGBTQ community? People of color? Indigenous people? Homeless or starving people? People in war? Children? Men???
A: We didn't forget, and you are correct. But, other groups have other battles to fight and other wounds to heal, and they need to go their own way – a path that is perfect for them and that will take them to their own goals and visions. If you belong to such a group, we encourage you to take action!
Regarding children, we include minor children in our actions for women.
A: Are you dead? ;-) If not, it is not too late. It is never too late to make your dreams come true. Jump right in and create your dream life. Welcome!
Q: I have another question.
A: Awesome! Send it to us and we will try to answer it. If it's a question of general interest, we will add it here.