Smashing the Patriarchy, and other goals

[gwendally]

On Wednesdays I smash the patriarchy. It's kind of a long-term goal and I chip away at it bit by bit. But as I focus on stretch goals, on long-term ways to better myself, I've got a bunch like this stewing around in my head. These are actual goals, not dreams: I know the difference. Hence my work with Strategic Coach (see that last entry about

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[daphnep]

When I think of the women I admire and am inspired by, you are on that list. This post just reminds me that I might not have said that directly to you, yet.

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[gwendally]

Aww, shucks. I think you're great, too.

Ignore the first reponse, I replied to the wrong thread.

[elenbarathi]

"overcome the deficit in my life caused by constantly being around WiPiPo, to be a more enriched human being who doesn't accidentally piss off people of color with my Beckyness."

Um. I don't think you can accomplish this by using racial slurs against "wypipo", even if you include yourself in the group being insulted. A 'Becky' is a white chick who gives blow-jobs to black guys, e.g. in porn flicks.

Smashing the patriarchy is all very well, but it won't do much (if any) good unless the plutocracy goes down too.

[gwendally]

You think wypipo is a racial slur? LOL, that's funny.

http://blackgirlinmaine.com/racial-and-cultural/why-people-must-you-misunderstand-wypipo/

Also, no, Becky doesn't refer specifically to porn flicks. Weird, I hadn't heard that. It refers to white women using their privilege, e.g., Becky crying to get her way is weaponizing white women's tears.

[crazyburro]

In some sense you’re both right. To get some becky means to get a blowjob.

To refer to someone as a becky means they’re a stereotyped white girl.

[elenbarathi]

True indeed, and this is that stereotype:

White Girls At The Club