Like most people, I have my pet theories about why tumblr is such a clusterfuck of identities and petty politics, and why so many people on tumblr engage in bizarre and reactionary behavior well past their teenage years. Even taking into account the Greater Internet Fuckward Theory, tumblr culture is of a very specific vein; the vilification of skepticism, the rejection of human empathy, the furious masturbation to textbook psychology issues to the point where you lose touch with the real world. The hydra has many heads; otherkins, transethnics, sapiosexuals, transtrenders, white knights, and social justice assholes from all walks of life, but at the heart of it is that one word that makes this damn website so infamous: privilege.
My frustration with Tumblr social activism came to a head when I was attacked for caring about what college Calliope Wong got into. That was something that made me ask “What in the actual fuck are we fighting for?” It’s not enough to mourn the dead - what the hell happened to “fight like hell for the living?” Sending a trans girl to college is important. It says that there is a life beyond sorrow - a life of dreams and aspirations. A life where we’re not just weathering horror upon horror until death brings us to oblivion or the afterlife, but where we stone by stone lay a tower on the moral arc of the universe so that it bends its long way toward justice.
I will NOT compromise my activism by being so obsessed with death and horror that I forget about life and hope. NOT EVER.
“Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear… until my dream of a world where dignity, honor, and justice becomes the reality we all share — I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.” —Superman…That response is fuckin’ beautiful and right and I would like it on my blog. ;_;
dreams see us through to forever
as clouds roll by
for you and I
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“Why domestic violence victims don’t leave” - Leslie Morgan Steiner (via eaaao) Read the comments on almost any story about a woman who was attacked/killed by partner, and I 100% guarantee you will see one that implies that the victim is at fault for not leaving or not leaving sooner. DON’T BLAME THE VICTIM. (via stfuconservatives) Or “just get a restraining order.” What the hell is a piece of paper to an abuser? (via native-detroiter) Not to mention getting a restraining order isn’t easy. once you try to get it and fail HOW FUCKED ARE YOU? (via fuckyeahfeminists) You know what? even if you GET A RESTRAINING ORDER SUCCESSFULLY it’s not a guarantee! Guess what? Abusers break the law! All the time! They can still show up at your school! Or at your house! And if you can’t prove it, guess what? You’re fucked! The burden of proof is on you! Especially if you’re a minor and your abuser is an adult. These things are not that simple. (via thesylverlining) |
“Found this in my newspaper, I was impressed they even knew the right meme.”
ezt igen jó módon sikerült tálalni :D
[tw: sexual assault, rape]
I posted last week asking people if they knew of some good resources for male victims of sexual assault. Here is the list people came up with:
Thanks everyone!
I have someone staying in my hotel tonight that made me think that this would be worth sharing here.
If you are running away/trying to hide from someone that is frightening, abusing, harassing you, and you find yourself staying in a hotel to avoid being found, there’s an extra precaution you can take.
When you check in, ask the front desk clerk to put you as “Unlisted”. They’ll know what you’re talking about. What this means is that as far as anyone other than you and the front desk clerks are concerned, you’re not there. If someone tries to call for you and your room, “I’m sorry. I don’t have anyone registered under that name.” Same thing goes for it someone shows up at the desk. “Unlisted” means you’re untouchable.
Please, please, if you find yourself in trouble and seeking refuge in a hotel, do this. It’s really quick, easy, and painless for the front desk clerk to do, and they are not going to judge you for it.
if anyone has a tough year ahead of them or behind them
this japanese fisherman will get you back on your feet, i can guarantee
Thank you mister japanese fisherman!
this is what i need to finish my essay thank you sir
I WILL FINISH THESE HUGE ESSAYS GOOD SIR
THANK YOU
people who spend a majority of their time on the internet claiming that posts that bring forth awareness on the internet are representative of “slacktivism”
where did you learn that word from i bet it was the internet you dweeb
I love when people claim talking on sites like this don’t do anything
I’ve learned so much about privilege, intersectionality and being a decent person from tumblr, more in a year than in the entire rest of my life.
Enough to know that I am absolutely not perfect, and absolutely still learning.
So yes. It’s important.
I posted last week asking people if they knew of some good resources for male victims of sexual assault. Here is the list people came up with:
http://finallyfeminism101.wordpress.com/
Thanks everyone!
reblog for signal boost
After watching a documentary about Purity Balls and how daughters as young as seven years old will pledge their virginity to their fathers in order to stay “pure”, I decided to vent my feelings out onto paper. Your sex history has absolutely NOTHING to do with your worth as a person!
I think the main difference between a hero and a heroine in traditional narratives is that a hero’s strength is defined by how much he can win, while a heroine’s is defined by how much loss she can endure.
I think that’s kinda fucked up.
This makes me sick!
True art getting only 8 faves and a brightly colored scene dog with horrible anatomy getting 145 faves. Guess that’s DeviantART logic..
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Sorry guys, I had to say something here…
I saw this and it immediately made me think… You’re arguing logic with popular culture?
Let’s think for a moment, “fine art” or “museum” art was never “popular” they were often commissioned by the richest people in history. Artists who often made paintings on their free time looking to make money out of it often starved and died “unpopular” until someone discovered them after death and made them more known. But I digress…
Yeah… it’s a shame a fine art piece is given less attention than say for example a Lisa Frank Don Bluth dog, but you know what? Good luck… to all artists out there… If you can make something that a number of people can enjoy, who can stop you but the general public? There are tons of crappy movies out there that get a crapload of attention and money because people never, EVER looked at something for the “art” of it. They want entertainment. And you know what? Whatever, it’s done its job, YOU don’t have to like it.
Art is something that is inspiring to those who can appreciate it and most especially enjoyed by the one who made it, hopefully. Even if a small group is paying attention, it’s still an audience, and it is still making a difference SOMEWHERE. If the artist didn’t enjoy making what they did, then what’s the point of it? Seriously? To get popular on Deviantart? I can admit that I have a lot of views, but not as many views as the most popular person on DA, but I don’t seek it out, why? I’m happy for what I have, and I take enjoyment out of the fact that there is an audience out there that appreciates me. I lost that battle about “popularity” and finding out what people find “popular” years ago… It’s cyclical, rare, unpredictable, and all about luck.
You may reach a million people with the crappiest piece of so-called, rainbow splashed pop art, if the intention was just to get “popular” with it, well, whoop-de-poop. Focus on your own intentions.
Congrats to sweetpinkpetals, you drew what you wanted, and there are people that like it. Congrats to nosoart, you may not have got as many “faves” on DeviantArt, but you may have made an old lady and her dog very happy.
Merry Christmas
