November 2011
78 posts
Why I will not engage with anyone who insists on... →
missvoltairine:
(TRIGGER WARNINGS for: rape, rape culture/apologism, institutionalized abuse, mentions of violent racism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia and misogyny. Time for some real talk, folks. Getting serious.)
+Because I’m a survivor of sexual assault(s), wherein my sexuality was used to degrade, shame, and traumatize me, and after which - still to this day, in fact - my sexual history...
THINGS THAT DO NOT MAKE A WOMAN A WHORE →
somatrip:
THINGS THAT DO NOT MAKE A WOMAN A WHORE:
Dating the boy you like
Having sex because she likes having sex
Going on dates with people whom she has no intention of calling again/dating exclusively
Wearing clothes that show her cleavage
Flirting
THINGS THAT DO A WOMAN A WHORE:
Soliciting sexual acts for currency, and although that fits the definition of “whore” that’s still a...
10 things you should know about International... →
1. One in three women die or are seriously injured as a result of gender-based violence. Violence against women results in more deaths among women ages 15 to 44 than the total number of women who die because of war, malaria, and cancer.
2. An estimated four million women and girls are bought and sold worldwide each year, either into marriage, prostitution or slavery.
3. One out of every six...
Lawsonry's Tumblr: i would like to rant about my... →
xshmalcakesx:
i am extremely sick of seeing those stupid posts about body image on tumblr. yeah i think i’m a huge fatass but i’m trying to fix that, unlike the idiots that go on here and complain about the world’s view on what a socially acceptable body is. i do not think large people are “beautiful”, mainly because being overweight is simply that, over the weight that you are supposed to be...
I am a Teenage Feminist: My position on porn is... →
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iamateenagefeminist:
Although I agree with very many sex-positive feminist beliefs, I can’t bring myself to identify as a sex-positive feminist because I feel like some of their interpretations of sex in our culture are off the mark.
I’ve been holding off on saying that for awhile because I feel like the most…
I think you should know what sex-pos feminism is before...
Headline of Toronto Life Magazine: The secret...
slowglow:
Unless this piece goes on to the prevalence of lesbianism in young girls, I must ask- where are the males in this headline?
Oh right, I forgot- boys will be boys! It’s only shocking for girls, right?
lambandwolf: I strongly support feminism but I... →
lambandwolf:
Ignorance and our society have taught them to believe feminists are man hating beasts out for privilege and insulting this person is only going to make that worse.
What are you doing?
What am I doing? Calling out sarcastically exactly what is going on and not putting up with bullshit from fake allies, who are more likely trolls. Just because someone is ignorant, rude,...
Breaking The Chain: tumblinfeminist:... →
tumblinfeminist:
lionheartedgrrrl:
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defontino:
I strongly support feminism but I fucking hate 90% of feminists.
You hate millions and millions of people, who you’ve never met, spoken too, heard of or know absolutely nothing about? Rad! I know I like…
Upon looking at not only the dictionary definition (which is a person who is ‘utterly...
lionheartedgrrrl:
tumblinfeminist:
defontino:
I strongly support feminism but I fucking hate 90% of feminists.
You hate millions and millions of people, who you’ve never met, spoken too, heard of or know absolutely nothing about? Rad! I know I like publicly stating I’m an idiot too! (not, obviously)
tumblin feminist- ableism? Really? How’s that going to help anything?
I’m not...
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Feministe - “One Abuse Script with Many Faces” →
Some commenters expressed confusion over lying versus gaslighting, and whether this is something that is always conscious or whether it can be subconscious as well.
“Gaslighting” is a colloquial term and not a clinical one (Practitioners, is there an official recognition of this behavior?), so there is some disagreement on how it’s applied. For our discussion, I consider gaslighting to be a...
defontino:
I strongly support feminism but I fucking hate 90% of feminists.
You hate millions and millions of people, who you’ve never met, spoken too, heard of or know absolutely nothing about? Rad! I know I like publicly stating I’m an idiot too! (not, obviously)
“Being “anti-PC” is not sticking it to the Man, it’s sticking it to all the...”
– Baby-stepping away from racism: A guide for white people (via fangirlmarena)
“Most men do not attack or harass women; but those who do are unlikely to think...”
– Bob Connell, “Masculinity” (via petitefeministe)
Anonymous asked: On the article you posted about the Swedish feminist man killing video thing. What was your opinion?
Men’s Rights site A Voice for Men offers $1000... →
redlightpolitics:
Content warning for threats of violence. From the article:
A Voice for Men, one of the most influential and popular Men’s Rights websites, is now offering a $1000 “bounty” for anyone able to track down the personal information of several Swedish women involved in a tasteless video advertising a theater production based on Valarie Solanas’ SCUM manifesto. As the anonymous...
amodernmanifesto asked: I completely agree. There is no reason why men can't fully participate in the feminist movement. Of course, men cannot understand what being a woman is like, and they must not certainly overshadow women in the movement. But for every woman who is liberated, a man is liberated as well, a non-cis women is liberated. (sorry, I am not very good with my gender terminology, but I am trying).
Re: Feminism Doesn’t Need Men to Talk About... →
lawsonry:
In summary:
Male allies should help point people in the right direction who want to learn more about feminism. Male allies should discuss the importance of deconstructing gender roles.
Male allies should not explain female equality and why it’s important.
Males who identify as feminists who preach feminism don’t help anyone but themselves. I’ve been told that some of my articles...
“[tw: sexist slur, ableism]
No, my problem is that the word “slut” has never...”
– Thoughts on Slutwalk from a Wheelchair
This. is. brilliant.
(via flutterflyinvasion)
Yes.
(via fromonesurvivortoanother)
Volunteers Needed for Sociology Project →
pansexualpride:
Can you post this? I’m looking for volunteers for a sociology project.
Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers are needed for a sociology research/project that focuses on clothing and gender. We will be using photographs and an interviewing/survey process to exam how people interpret gender, personality, and their personal feelings about what clothing means for gender identity and...
curse/bless.: I Lost My Job For Being Raped. →
feraldolce:
THIS POST was about me. I’ve tried to be strong, tried to pray and hope for the best. It’s not enough. I’ve contacted RAINN and my local rape crisis center. I’ve reached out to a therapist and retained a lawyer. They point me in circles, point at each other and tell me to “hang in there.”…
Pansexual Pride: [Trigger warning for photo] →
pansexualpride:
cassket:
Guidance Counselor Gives Kids Homophobic, Sexist ‘Hurt Feelings Report’
Pat Lynch, a high school football coach from Wyoming, heard that bullying is a hot issue right now so he decided to weigh in — by telling his students that he has no tolerance for cry babies….
“When a woman enjoys her sexuality without hurting anyone else, but someone finds...”
– “Kat,” Slut-Shaming vs. Rape Jokes (via mddsn)
The boys are not all right - Cain, Paterno, and... →
sexgenderbody:
As a law student, I learned two very important things. First, I’m too liberal to represent banks. Second, virtually every man around me believes that he might, at any moment, be accused of being a sexual harasser, or even a sexual predator. While I can’t quibble with the first, I find the latter to be quite remarkable.
Warning: this diary discusses rape and sexual...
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“Sex-positivity is the belief that sex and sexiness are… okay. It’s the belief...”
– The Pervocracy: Sex-Pozzie. (via sexisnottheenemy)
"She was harassing me. With her hotness." →
rachelwalexander:
Ta-Nehisi Coates explains what sexual harassment is.
Hypocrites are disappointing.
A rather well known and respected ‘plus size’ adult model posted some tweets today that where beyond dissapointing. Having a larger body type and being in the adult industry this model has recieved hate and jibes of all kinds relating to her looks, which in the past has upset her. She says that it doesn’t effect her any more as she has a thicker skin but;
This morning she posted...
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Sucker Punch: A film about Rape, Dissociation and...
**TRIGGER AND SPOILER WARNING**
After watching Sucker Punch for the first time tonight I found myself disagreeing with almost every feminist’s review of the film, as well as most mainstream critics, may of whom I don’t believe understand what the film is about. Nor must they understand certain mental illness like dissociation identity disorder, disassociation or shock. It’s also...
Reason #85: Penn State →
morereasonsyoushouldntfuckkids:
[trigger warning: child sexual abuse, rape, rape culture, victim blaming]
I don’t want to write about this topic. I really don’t. But I feel like I should say something about it.
It is always shocking to me— but not surprising— how we so easily rush to the defense of people like this. It’s like we forget that children are still people, or that people who are...
“[trigger warning: rape, child sexual abuse, rape culture]
There’s people out...”
– More Reasons You Shouldn’t Fuck Kids: Reason #85: Penn State (via fromonesurvivortoanother)
Anonymous asked: I think you made a mistake on your Jon Stewart post. They're rioting because Paterno lost his job. He wasn't the rapist; he was the one who knew about the situation but didn't stop it. (This doesn't make the protesters any less wrong, I'm just pointing it out for factual accuracy.)
Watchalbinwonderland:
[TRIGGER WARNING: discussion of rape/rape culture]
shakeitoutttt:
runfromtheherd:
shortformblog:
Jon Stewart took to The Daily Show last night (11/10/11) to talk about the Penn State child sexual abuse scandal, and gave a serious commentary about how people knew of Sandusky’s abuse and didn’t do anything, as well as the recent student rioting over the firing of coach Joe...
Girl, 10, Gives Birth in Mexico →
rabbleprochoice:
prolifehypocrisy:
damnuterus:
A 10-year-old girl in Mexico has given birth, the Daily Mail reported.
The girl, who was just 31 weeks pregnant, was checked into a hospital in Puebla on October 22 because she was suffering from seizures and other potentially fatal complications.
She had a baby boy by Caesarean section weighing 3 pounds, 5 ounces at the Women’s Hospital, 60...
melodicgrace asked: I saw your post about supporting pro-choice in Richmond and got all excited, thinking I AM TOTALLY JOINING THIS. Only problem is, you're in Australia. I live near a Richmond in the US. =( I will be there in spirit though. <3
