God Given Right [poem] (WARNING: MENTION OF RAPE.)

[moonishlips]

nothing much going on for me today; unless being a third wheel in writing class consists as remarkable. not really.
lately i've found myself disgusted with rape-culture, the MRA for defending George Sodini, and a poorly-made social commentary movie on rape at it's extremes called Dead Girl. i've also always been a bit of a feminist, so here it is,

Comments

[moonishlips]

I think most girls are under the impression that "feminist" means not wearing bras or shaving or showering, hating men and being a lesbian - they don't realize that something as simple as not wanting to be called a demeaning name because of your gender has to do with it. And I'm pretty sure most guys think feminists hate men too - which is bull because I love me some men.

Haha! I've almost solved this one! Because even the hormone crazed teenaged boys in my classes will show some offense to the typical 'can't keep it in his pants' stereotype. So I'm thinking it's only the real creeps that will let themselves be termed as such.
Ohmysfjafklj don't even get me started on women in media.

I'm tired of constantly second guessing what I'm wearing because I fear I may be objectified if it's too provocative (this coming from me, who shows maybe a little skin once every full moon.) I recently decided I would have to wear an tank top under my favourite blouse due to some wandering eyes the last time I wore it out. ;-;

That's a fantastic analogy! I haven't been in the position to argue my views on this subject to anyone but Mr. Coupe, so generally, I've been nothing but pent up emotion. Thank god for blogging, or else I might explode.

People suck because if they didn't, they'd blow away. For srs.

Well I'll see - I have to sort around my schedual to fit math in (decided just recently that there is no way I'm taking another math course by correspondance, so I'm replacing it with Law) so I might go into Sculpting...? So maybe!! But ahwell, I'm just excited to have you in school with me again! yaaaay!!!

[likeaharmonica]

I know, when I tell other girls I'm a feminist they are so shocked! It makes me sad :(
Why don't girls know what a feminist is? Why isn't this being taught in school? Once again WHY DOES EVERYONE SUCK SO HARD??

That's true, I don't really know any guys who think it's a-ok to be thought of as a rapist-in-waiting. I think it's mostly girls that think this. Or guys but only when they're talking about OTHER guys. Ugh.

Yer, being a lady in our society is lame. As it is in most every other one. I want to be able to where what I want without having to worry if I'll be thought of as 'promiscuous' or whatever because of it.

I've been on a bit of a ranting rampage lately. Nearly no bridge has escaped unsinged. But it's a good anger release?

This is very very true.

TAKE SCULPTING PLEASE HOMG But even if we have no classes together we have lunch tiemz?
I am so happy I'll get to see you on a regular basis again!

[moonishlips]

I have no idea, but I think it should be at least brushed over. If we so heatedly debate religon in socials class then I think we should also at least discuss Feminism - I mean, it was the great movement of our time, and at least it's still relevant.

I think we're at least fortunate enough to be in a country where there is some degree of female liberation. But at the same time, you see places like Japan where there isn't a form of feminism, and yet there is still a feeling of harmony between the sexes.

I've recently re-learned how to feel emotion so now that I can feel outraged, I am. If that even sounds right. It's a strange phenomina - my mom is kind of against it, though. I pointed out how there are TV shows directed to women that are cooking and cleaning, and that TV shows dedicated to men tend to be mechanics or vehicals, and she told me I shouldn't worry about it. I'm not worried, I'm just... disturbed.

I'LL TRY~~ Usually at lunch I'll be in the film room, though, because I'd like to do some independant projects and Mr. Coupe seems pretty alright with it. But yes, I'm excited!