July 2012
Queer.
stfuconfederates:
Ok here we go. -braces self for 15,000 asks-
The word ‘queer’ is NOT not not not a description of a person’s sexuality or gender. Queerness is NOT a sexual preference or a gender ID that isn’t always considered ‘normal’. It is a reclaimed slur. For instance: I’m pansexual. That is the description of my sexual identity. I’m genderfluid. That is a description of my gender...
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Africa is...
my-username-was-taken:
mylesbiansensesaretingling:
Unless you were going to say, “a continent comprised of 56 different countries, each with their own cultures, economies, languages and politics,” do not continue
HOLD UP. What? “Don’t talk about Africa unless you say words I would say!” No. Can you just stop now? This whole post is stupid. There are so many ways that the sentence “Africa...
June 2012
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genuineeee:
when i hear people suggest that because a woman is showing skin she welcomes violation, i wonder if they realize that what they are really saying is
that a woman’s body is inherently meant for violation; her body is not her own, but rather for the consumption of others,
because, seriously, that’s what the statement implies.
in order to justify women being prey because they “show...
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“Women are socialized to make men feel good. We’re socialized to “let you down...”
– The art of “no.” « CaptainAwkward.com (via barbiehighheels)
This is a huge deal for me, and I figured it out through watching my mother. She would say things like “Is anyone cold? I’m sorry it’s so cold in here.” and what she really wanted to say was “I’m cold.” Finally, I asked her why she...
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When talking about birth control in a trans...
myasphyxiatedmind:
chassisbird:
(TW, busted terms related to anatomy erasure and cissexism)
The best term when referring people who can get pregnant while talking about abortion or the morning-after pill or whatever is “people who can get pregnant”.
“Women” is obviously cissexist.
“Women*” is not inclusive enough and dysphorias quite a few of the trans people I’ve seen commenting on it, so...
halewijn:
If you have time to be bothered by other people being fat you really need a more exciting life.
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“Why do some folks feel that transgender people need to disclose their history...”
– Law Center (via mermaid-vision)
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“Nobody told me I had a clitoris. Nobody told me I was capable of having orgasms....”
– Sex Education, or, What Boys Will Want From You « Frothing at the Brain (via ameliaj0y, sexisnottheenemy) (via hardcoreandmetalbitch) (via for-victory-or-death) (via perennial-quest) (via crystal-lotus) (via moniquill)
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Hi y'all. Can you help me?
espejosbellos:
Hello all. I’m setting up a plus sized vintage shop called voluptuous vintage. I’m looking for plus sized models to help me get started! I’m based in Birmingham UK.I will be selling clothes from a 12 onwards. Not only will there be genuine vintage, there will also be modern day styled vintage with a twist, and cool things like vintage cameras, paintings, handmade goodies,...
Africa is...
mylesbiansensesaretingling:
Unless you were going to say, “a continent comprised of 56 different countries, each with their own cultures, economies, languages and politics,” do not continue.
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Pregnancy: costs more than just money.
what-should-we-name-it:
My wonderful fellow mod Andrea posted about the price of pregnancy. That focuses on just the monetary cost of pregnancy, and how financial stability or lack of it can often be a factor in the decision to abort.
I feel as if people don’t always realize that not only do the medical bills add up when it comes to pregnancy, there are other costs to it as well. Other costs...
“I do think there are a great portion of American cis-men who like to pick and...”
– JerseyGrrrl on jezebel. So, so, so, so true. (via shortbreadsh)
Preeeeetttty much how I feel about some male-feminists.
(via genderfuked)
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SIGNAL BOOST: I Have A Favor To Ask →
stfuconfederates:
kyssthis16:
Hey, y’all. So, my mother is competing for the chance to win a small business grant and she has enlisted my help to aid in her quest, ya dig. So, basically, she needs approximately 250 votes on this website to even qualify. I was wondering if y’all could be so kind as to vote for her. Now, this requires you have a Facebook, so if you don’t have one, no harm no...
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Ten rape prevention tips: →
terramantra:
1. Don’t put drugs in women’s drinks.
2. When you see a woman walking by herself, leave her alone.
3. If you pull over to help a woman whose car has broken down, remember not to rape her.
4. If you are in an elevator and a woman gets in, don’t rape her.
5. When you encounter a woman who is asleep, the safest course of action is to not rape her.
6. Never creep into a woman’s...
Lol. these white feminists just be workin' hard to...
starvedforjustice:
Apparently you can still be a feminist if you support Dan Savage’s rape apologism, racism, and general bigotry because:
you’re white and straight and it doesn’t affect you
you’re white and gay and it doesn’t affect you
you’re not trans* so it doesn’t affect you
you’re not PoC so it doesn’t affect you
you’re not a decent human being, so it doesn’t affect you
you’re not a...
[me talking on the phone in Spanish]
White woman standing near me: God, don't people speak English in this country anymore?
Me: Yes, and fuck off.
“We live down the street from a gay couple with a young son, my son goes and...”
– Mark Ruffalo (via dixiechicken)
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#716
thisiswhiteprivilege:
White privilege is the right to define “Black Power” as a representation of racial supremacy.
~*~*MISANDRY 4 LYFE*~*~
kiriamaya:
This is your reminder that private insurance companies often refuse trans* people not only medically necessary transition care (which is seen by the insurance companies as “cosmetic” even though the medical community agrees it’s medically necessary), but also care which even the insurance companies consider medically necessary, on the grounds that transition is causing whatever the...
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(TW: Rape) "Conscience Clause" Allows Prison Guard...
semanthics:
We’ve watched the definition of “conscience clause” be expanded to include everyone from nurses and data entry workers at hospitals to bus drivers refusing to drop off patients at clinics. But now a prison guard refused to allow a rape victim to take the second dose of emergency contraception (which prevents fertilization) claiming it was “against her beliefs.” That’s a new...
Hi, Tumblr! Quick PSA
eastafrodite:
What Africa is: - a continent consisting of over 50 sovereign nations, all of which have unique social, political and economical dynamics - a continent that hosts thousands of recognized languages and ethnic groups - the most climatically diverse body of land on Earth; there are deserts, savannas, prairies, tundras, grasslands and rainforests, all of which sustain a separate...
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“It saddens me to see girls proudly declaring they’re not like other girls –...”
– “I’m not like the other girls”, Claudia Gray
Excellent article. I always end up thinking this when I see reblogs like that. Female competition is a horrible, poisonous thing (that I’ve only recently gotten over engaging in, and I am much happier for it).
(via birdwithapeopleface)
Volunteer for a Research Study! Violence/Harm and...
tranqualizer:
atriptothemorg:
Volunteer for a Research Study!
Violence/Harm and Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Latina & Latino Experiences
The Purpose
The purpose of this research project is to better understand the experiences of Latin@ transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people who experience harm/violence in their lives because of who they are. The study...
“It was no surprise that in a liberal city like Austin, every parent was a...”
– “Why White Parents Don’t Talk About Race”, NurtureShock, Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman (via sociologique)
Lessons From The Secret Service / Cargagena... →
whimsicaleloqunce:
Something to keep in mind about the recent Secret Service / Sex-worker scandal in Cartagena, Columbia. When an American tried to pay a sex worker only $30 after previously agreeing to pay her $800 she complained to the police. She complained to the police. If you’re an American take a minute to wrap your head around that. Take more than a minute if you need to. And you might....
using a condom with a foreskin-sheathed penis →
elizabitchtaylor:
film about a group of men getting into shenanigans= “comedy” film about a group of women getting into shenanigans= “chick flick”
film about a friendship between two men= “buddy flick” film about a friendship between two women= “chick flick”
emotional film about father/son relationships= “drama” emotional film about mother/daughter relationships= “chick flick”
film about a...
That moment when you're at the pharmacy picking up...
greenbrowngirl:
boyprincessdiaries:
everythingrhymeswithalcohol:
nextyearsgirl:
And then you realize that, because of the man you voted for sticking up for the basic right to affordable health care, today millions of other people found out that they are going to be able to stop making the choice between food and medicine, and will get to experience that relief too. Thank you, President...
