Award-winning actress and feminist Lydia Forson has weighed in on the ongoing controversy at Wesley Girls Senior High School, where a group of Muslim students were reportedly prevented from observing fasting and prayers.
In a post on social media sighted by MyNewsGh, Forson challenged what she describes as selective advocacy, accusing some of prioritizing personal agendas over genuine freedom; “A lot of you aren’t actually fighting oppression; you’re fighting for your spot on the ladder.
“You believe your way of living, your faith, your choices are the superior ones, the ‘one true’ everything.”
She emphasized that true advocacy for freedom requires consistent respect for all individuals, regardless of differences;“If you truly cared about freedom, you’d agree that everyone deserves fair treatment and respect, as long as it harms no one.
But the truth is… many of you only care when you are affected.”
Forson further highlighted the contradictions she sees in contemporary debates over rights and freedoms.
“The same people shouting ‘religious freedom’ will oppose someone else’s rights. The ones defending hijabs will shame natural hair. Those preaching modesty will police what others wear.
“You only support freedom when it fits your version of it.”
Concluding her post, the actress said she now prefers to observe rather than participate in what she calls a cycle of selective outrage.
“So these days, I just sit back and watch the hypocrisy catch up with everyone.”
