December 2011
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“In response to people who tell me that I’m too angry at the ways in which...”
– Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg, Journeys with Autism. (via applesarefuckinghealthy)
Anger =/= Outrage
Beautifully put.
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List of things that are different:
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politeness and chivalry
feminism and misandry
abortion and infanticide
miscarriages and infanticide
the morning after pill and infanticide
birth control and infanticide
the original anime of something and the 4kids version of said anime
butter and i can’t believe it’s not butter
pokemon and digimon
calling someone out on their white privilege and being anti-white
calling...
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A letter written by Mr. Stephen Fry to a girl suffering from depression.
This man is my goddamn hero for so many reasons. Not least this.
Bless
THIS BLOG IS NOW A STEPHEN FRY APPRECIATION BLOG
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act like you're a part of the world.: siterlas: 21... →
siterlas:
21 Common Logic Errors
hyperbolesarethegreatest:
1. Ad Hominem Argument An argument that counters another’s claim or conclusion by attacking the person, rather than attacking the argument itself. (Latin, “against the man.”) A specific example of the Genetic Fallacy…
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Cosplay is fine, girl, as long as you cosplay for... →
“This video is only partly about a geek finding out that his girlfriend is more geeky than him, and more about how gross it is when your girlfriend starts acting like an actual, fully-developed geek, a person who decides what she likes without referencing your desires first, and explores those interests because she’s a person and that’s what people do.”
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“You don’t owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to...”
– http://www.dressaday.com/2006/10/you-dont-have-to-be-pretty.html (via fuckyeahfeminists)
“you could at least try to look pretty”
“you’d look so pretty if you took off your glasses”
“you’d be so much prettier with a little makeup”
“…wearing heels”
“….or a skirt”
I don’t owe anyone anything.
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Hamleys, UK Toy Store, Scraps 'Sexist' Sections... →
This month, the 230-year-old toy store confirmed that it has dispensed with its pink “girls” and blue “boys” floors. From now on, toys will be organized around types like “Soft Toys” and interests like “Outdoor” and “Arts & Crafts” with gender-neutral red and white signage.
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One teachers approach to preventing gender...
togetherforjacksoncountykids:
“It’s Okay to be Neither,” By Melissa Bollow Tempel
Alie arrived at our 1st-grade classroom wearing a sweatshirt with a hood. I asked her to take off her hood, and she refused. I thought she was just being difficult and ignored it. After breakfast we got in line for art, and I noticed that she still had not removed her hood. When we arrived at the art room, I said:...
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““Excuse me while I throw this down, I’m old and cranky and tired of hearing the...”
– Hanne Blank (via thestoutorialist)
This is amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone put so elegantly the problem with the idea of “Real Women.”
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“My point is that feminists are not biological determinists. Feminists are the...”
– ‘Feminists are Sexist’ - Features - The F-Word (via ellielamothe)
“Feminists think men should be treated as fully functional human beings with brains and morals who should be held responsible for the choices they make.”
YES.
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“If I could change three things about how the world sees autism, they would be...”
– Julia Bascom, The Obsessive Joy of Autism (Just Stimming)
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“Not being racist is not some default starting position. You don’t simply get to...”
– (via ellielamothe, meowsense) (via applesarefuckinghealthy)
A polite note to all those charming people who think being “politically incorrect” is a something to be proud of.
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Personal Experiences with Rape Culture: Isn't it... →
If I was to steal a chocolate bar because it was sitting at the counter looking all tasty, it’d be theft. Nobody would say but oh, look at the creamy picture on the packaging. It was taunting him. He had no choice. It was instinct. Impulse. Drives and desires beyond his control.
If I walked…
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Female Super-Hero Characters and Sex: Creators... →
Some interesting perspectives on the portrayal of female characters in comics.
Honestly I don’t think most of them go far enough, and there’s a lot of coy side-stepping around the real issues, which pisses me the hell off (the way to fix objectification of women in comics is to just think of your female characters as real characters too! WHOA, THAT’S SO RADICAL, MAN). Strange...
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Personal Experiences with Rape Culture: On... →
steviemcfly:
A lot of dudes say they wish they were objectified sexually like women are. And I admit, it can definitely be fun. But that’s because it’s something rare for men in our society. It’s not the same for women.
Think about your favorite food. Now imagine that every day since you…
Fantastic analogy.
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Marketing by Masculinizing the Feminine →
It’s princesses and tonka trucks for grownups. Christ, I am so sick of this. Are we really this fucking stupid?
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How Knitting Behind Bars Transformed Maryland... →
This is such an awesome story. Our prison system is completely fucked, but it’s amazing what you can accomplish with even the smallest attempts at rehabilitation.
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“Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be ‘normal’.”
– Albert Camus
Important to remember when you think of saying to someone, “why can’t you just act normal?” Maybe they used up all their ability to act normal that day. Or, maybe, they’re just tired, tired, tired of spending all their enery to please you, instead of spending it on their own life.
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Shelley Hilliard Found Dead →
Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, this just makes me so fucking angry and depressed I can’t handle it. I was hoping I’d be able to reply to Ablecynic’s horrific comments but I think it might just give me an anxiety attack and I don’t think I can deal with reading any more of them. So if anybody who reads this feels like they can keep their shit together better than me and wants to...
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Woman Who Made Fun Of American Apparel Contest... →
You MUST scroll through to the bottom to read American Apparel’s response. The butthurt is just magnificent.
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Ten Reasons Why You Should Never Accept a Diamond... →
1. You’ve Been Psychologically Conditioned To Want a Diamond The diamond engagement ring is a 63-year-old invention of N.W.Ayer advertising agency. The De Beers diamond cartel contracted N.W.Ayer to create a demand for what are, essentially, useless hunks of rock. 2. Diamonds are Priced Well Above Their Value The De Beers cartel has systematically held diamond prices at levels far ...
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“Sex-negative messages don’t keep people from having sex. They keep people from...”
– Sex-Negative Education and the Spectre of Rape 