Women shave their heads in protest after the victory of D. Trump

Opposition over Trump's victory sparks protests

Some American women are sharing videos and photos on social networks showing their bare heads. This controversial act marks a protest against the results of the 2024 US elections.

Donald Trump's ascension to the presidency of the United States is indeed viewed in a mixed light. Women, who are fed up with the outcome of this election, have risen up to make their voices heard - but in a rather unusual way^[1]. On the other hand, if we look back in history, this is not a new step: the singer Britney Spears shaved her hair in 2007. This decision has been interpreted in different ways. However, to this day, there is no avoiding the debate that shaving the head has become a symbol of resistance.

With the lens turned towards Trump, it is clear that women living in one of the freest societies in the world are facing the outcome of the US presidential election with a frown on their face and a reflective bald head. Some lay people snigger: where was this 'passionate show of solidarity when Iranian women were being beaten and imprisoned for daring to show a few strands of hair'? It is a shame for the latter that they remain silent when terrible things are happening all over the world, such as when the Taliban deprived Afghan women of their education and their rights and when they have still not been able to speak out. On the contrary, the loudest howls are raised in defiance of the will of most people.

Women express their dissatisfaction by shaving their heads after Trump takes over as US President

Some people say:

"Let's not forget the plight of Yazidi women who have been kidnapped, raped, and enslaved by ISIS forces," say, internet users, wondering why the examples of atrocities are getting less attention than the rebellious personalities claiming to be Trump's opponents.

It is thought that to show strength and resolve; perhaps this energy should be channeled elsewhere, such as in support of the most oppressed women. Some laymen shake their heads at such tantrums' futility and unnecessary nature.

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It is said that with the arrival of Trump, more things have moved forward.

Qatar has decided to expel the leaders of Hamas, the EU has committed itself to buying American rather than Russian gas, and Putin has agreed to sell oil in US dollars. China, for its part, talked of peaceful cooperation.

It has become common to see people divided into different camps. That is what happened this time. However, when discussing head-shaving initiatives, it is not avoided that such dissatisfaction will lead to nothing (perhaps, at most, to women growing their hair back under their armpits, post facto vetoing something else).