There has been lots of sexism and misogyny drama in my fandoms lately. I mean, it's usually there all the time because TV just kind of sucks like that for the most part, but in particular the last month or so has seen quite a few rage making discussions.
So I thought I'd rec this, in case people are really jonesing for some awesome feminist writing.
Yes Means Yes!: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape It's a collection of essays, and it's amazing. I've only read 2.5 of the articles (there are many, but it only came on Saturday and I've had parties and stuff), and I'm already reccing it to anyone and everyone. The first article I read discussed the factors that perpetuate rape culture in our society and how putting the responsibility to not get raped on women instead of on men to not rape is a form of victim blaming. The second one was about how fat women are made to feel worthless and asexual and like they should be grateful of any kind of attention, and how it's hard but developing self worth is, well, worth it. And the one I'm currently reading is about how it's OK to be a feminist and be into BDSM. And there are SO MANY MORE that I'm looking forward to.
It's like...these are my people, lol. THEY GET IT AND I'M NOT CRAZY!