“Queer theorists see the intimate connection between biological sex and oppression, and they react by dismantling the notion of biological sex; feminists see the intimate connection between biological sex and oppression, and they react by dismantling oppression. That’s the fundamental difference between liberals and radicals; one sacrifices truth to avoid confronting power, and one confronts power to avoid sacrificing truth.”
— Jonah Mix
I’m so sick of the idea that we have to be in perfectly good moods at all times especially on our fucking periods. I’m not going to be nice while blood is pouring out from me and my cramps are killing me and my sensory issues get worse and the headaches and entire body aches and disrupted sleep and irritability I’m so sick of the expectation that during a period we should just carry on as normal
I have incorrectly been saying ‘burqa’ when I meant ‘niqab’ for maybe my whole life.
If I could sum up one wish to come true in 2023 for all women as they reclaim themselves and their place in society is:
Forget about the men.
All of them. At every level. For every issue. Focus on women. Follow them. Support them. Help them rise.
Pass it on.
i was beaming at my stupid little phone for 3 minutes. i love spiderpeople more than i love myself.
Gender can be a touchy topic. Ever since chopping off my hair I’ve been asked multiple times “when I’m transitioning”. I’m 100% confident in my identity as a masculine female. Hell, cutting my hair short, almost makes me feel even MORE female.
A big ambition of the LGBTQ+ community is to eradicate gender roles. My confusion lies in the fact that since I cut my hair, which enhances my masculinity, the only reasonable explanation must be that I am transitioning. However, it is perfectly okay for me to be a masculine female, just as it is to be a feminine male. It is also okay that I desire to look more like a man, without wanting to identify as one. I love having female body parts - yeah, I wish I had smaller boobs and narrower hips, but for me that’s just for aesthetics.
I feel as though we as a community have lost touch with those of us who fall in between the lines, and not even to the point of identifying as non-binary. Some of us may never find a label that fits us perfectly, and that’s fine, we’re all just somewhere on a spectrum. Someone’s identity should never be assumed or questioned - and it is entirely up to them to decide who they want to be. I’ve never felt more happy with myself as I have since cutting off my hair. Hopefully some of you can relate to this message and I’m always open to discussion in the comments.