11 Things We Can Learn From The Orange Is The New Black Series

Sororidade is a word that is not present in Brazilian dictionaries, but it should. It is, in fact, the feminine version of the well-known word “fraternity”: it is about the union between women, it is based on empathy, companionship and the search for the same goals. This is precisely what can be seen in the series Orange is The New Black.

Produced by Netflix, the series was released in 2013, is based on a book of the same name written by Piper Kerman and features a federal women’s prison, where it is possible to follow the trajectory of the character Piper (played by actress Taylor Schilling). What could turn out to be a hostile environment, with women harming each other, turns out to be very different.

Orange is The New Black is a series that has humor, has tears, has life stories, has a thousand twists and a lot of courage. Courage because it deals with themes that are often little explored in entertainment programs: minorities, sexual diversity, rape, abuse of power, female representation and so many other issues.

Several lessons can be learned from the experiences of inmates at Litchfield Prison – and that’s what we’re going to show you today! Check out a list of 11 things we can learn from the series – and that we can take to all aspects of life.

1. It’s important to go after what you love

Even if everything seems to be pushing you the other way, don’t give up on the things you really want or believe in.

2. Never forget who you are

The character Sophia, played by Laverne Cox, knows very well who she is. Even suffering hate crimes and being humiliated, she was never shaken by anything.

3. Sometimes life is really hard

The women in prison are daughters, mothers, wives and sisters who are away from their families for several days. They are often pushed to the limit. Our life may not have painful experiences in this way, but it does experience moments of unhappiness as well. It takes strength to overcome. Find your strength!

4. It’s important to find happiness in the little things

In Orange is the New Black, even the day the cafeteria serves tacos is a reason to rejoice. In our life it is also like this: daily we are blessed by small and precious moments! A chocolate when that urge strikes, a hug from the children, reading a good book, a bath after a tiring day… What we need is to learn to see this.

5. Your past doesn’t define who you are

You may have made bad decisions in your past, but that doesn’t change who you are.

6. There are times to follow rules and to break them

And by breaking the rules you can find a lot of fun.

7. Not everyone is your friend or will like you

You don’t have to try hard to please everyone. Understand that people are not obligated to do this. And neither are you.

8. However, some people will really like you

And it’s precisely the people who like you that should be valued.

9. Not all conversations in the world have to be about men

In Orange is the New Black the conversations go far, far beyond the male sex. After all, there’s so much more to it, isn’t there?

10. It’s important to know your body

Sexuality is heavily addressed in the series. And nothing more powerful than a woman who knows every corner of her body.

11. Women should unite more

Sisterhood, remember? That simple.