Some Chatty Broad

Ramblings of a poly, queer, feminist floozy

  • 7th April
    2012
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on language.

genderfrication:

cissexism : The assumption that a cis person’s gender is more authentic, natural or desirable than a trans person’s gender; the belief that a person’s assigned-at-birth gender is always their real gender. For example: treating a trans woman as “really a man.”

transphobia : A prejudiced or bigoted hatred of trans people or anyone who violates gender norms; the institutional system resulting from this bias. Cis people can also experience gender policing and gender-based violence.

binarism  : The belief that there are only two genders; the erasure of non-binary people. Connected to cissexism, but distinct. (Some trans women and men can be very binarist!)

cissexualism  : The belief that transsexual body modification is wrong, unnatural or “gross.” Even some trans folks can be guilty of this. I’m not sure what the opposite (morally condemning a trans people who does not medically-transition) would be called, but it exists too!

trans-misogyny  : The hatred of trans women; the fear of femininity/femaleness when expressed by MAAB people. For example: when someone makes fun of a MAAB person for wearing a purse, it is both transphobic and misogynistic.

cis privilege : Never having to face discrimination or violence because your gender varies from what you were assigned-at-birth. For example: cis people are not required to provide proof in order to have their documents display their correct gender. Thus (if they are documented citizens), they are able to enter bars, sign up for a bank account, cross borders, and apply for jobs without worrying about transphobic harassment.

passing privilege : The temporary privilege that some trans people are able to receive if the people around them assume they are cis. Some trans folks have this more than others, and it plays a big role in who faces the greatest levels of violence and discrimination. (Note: It is transphobic to imply that a trans woman is “passing as a woman.” She is a woman… what you probably mean to say is that she is “passing as a cis woman.”)

cis-centrism or cis-supremacy : The social system that ensures cis people have privilege and power over trans people by perpetuating cissexist beliefs. For example: When cis doctors, psychiatrists, feminists, politicians, lawyers, queer theorists and religious leaders define what a trans person is or is not.

gender self-determination : The ability to figure out who we are and what makes us comfortable, and to make autonomous decisions about our bodies, without facing criminalization, discrimination, degradation, poverty or violence.

trans liberation : The movement to collectively improve the living conditions of people who are marginalized by cis-centrism and create a world in which gender self-determination is true for everyone.

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http://thedistantpanic.com/

  • 18th January
    2012
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VIVA LA VULVA!: How to tell if "derp" is ableist

queerinnature:

quelola:

fuckthegenderpolice:

fromonesurvivortoanother:

When you look it up, do you get images making fun of people with downs, people in wheelchairs, and other disabled individuals?

Do lots of people with disabilities insist over and over again that it’s ableist?

If you answered yes to both, then guess what? It’s ableist!

End of discussion.

Thank you! A lot of people don’t understand how language can be ableist. If it perpetuates an idea of capacity related to individuals with disabilities, that means there are larger systems at play, and language affects those systems because it affects peoples perception and perpetuates false ideas about a group of people. Which leads to mistreatment, stereotypes, oppression. So stop it.

YES. “Derp” and “Herp-derp” and all that shit is ableist! Please recognize the image you are putting forth and how oppressive it is and cease fire.

  • 20th June
    2011
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    2011
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I think we can all recognize that the “it’s a joke excuse” is the most dismissive, self-righteous loophole, created by those who refuse to examine their power, and assume they have not only the right to say whatever they want to people, but the right to control how other people react to what they have said.

Loose Talk: You can take your “just joking” and shove it.

Posting this again in light of Penny Arcade’s Dickwolves Debacle.

(via xuananigans)

Ahhh I love this

(via thefemcritique)

(via youdontlooklikeafeminist)

  • 9th June
    2011
  • 09
stfuthegirltips: [Image: Girl tips #168 says: Keep in mind that no guy is worth your virginity, please, don’t open your legs. Text has been crossed out and replaced with “Keep in mind that you can have sex with whoever the fuck you want.”] Consent, communicate, enjoy, fuck like rabbits. Don’t keep your legs closed if you don’t want. SORTED.

stfuthegirltips:

[Image: Girl tips #168 says: Keep in mind that no guy is worth your virginity, please, don’t open your legs. Text has been crossed out and replaced with “Keep in mind that you can have sex with whoever the fuck you want.”]

Consent, communicate, enjoy, fuck like rabbits. Don’t keep your legs closed if you don’t want. SORTED.

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  • 9th June
    2011
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greatholmes: stfuthegirltips: [Image: Girl tip #146 reads: Picking crumbs from your cleavage is not attractive, especially if there are guys around. Just don’t do that, ever. Alterations now make it read: Picking crumbs from your cleavage is a pain, but better than leaving them down there, especially if you don’t want crumbs smushed into your best bra. If someone else doesn’t find it attractive, it’s their problem.”] Here you go, milkandwhiskers :) these ~girltips are literally the bitchiest/most ridiculous thing ever haha Hell yes! And the best bit? If it’s a particularly yummy looking crumb (e.g. from the chocolate biscuit you just ate), then you can pop it in your mouth. Boob crumbs = a valid, delicious food group. :D

greatholmes:

stfuthegirltips:

[Image: Girl tip #146 reads: Picking crumbs from your cleavage is not attractive, especially if there are guys around. Just don’t do that, ever. Alterations now make it read: Picking crumbs from your cleavage is a pain, but better than leaving them down there, especially if you don’t want crumbs smushed into your best bra. If someone else doesn’t find it attractive, it’s their problem.”]

Here you go, milkandwhiskers :)

these ~girltips are literally the bitchiest/most ridiculous thing ever haha

Hell yes! And the best bit? If it’s a particularly yummy looking crumb (e.g. from the chocolate biscuit you just ate), then you can pop it in your mouth. Boob crumbs = a valid, delicious food group. :D

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  • 9th June
    2011
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greatholmes: stfuthegirltips: [Text: Girl tip #60 reads: No guy needs to explore a jungle. plucking, waxing and shaving is a must.” Altered to read: No guy gets a say in what you do with your body. Plucking, waxing and shaving is a choice.] cannot believe most of these are real.  *applauds* Fuck yes!

greatholmes:

stfuthegirltips:

[Text: Girl tip #60 reads: No guy needs to explore a jungle. plucking, waxing and shaving is a must.” Altered to read: No guy gets a say in what you do with your body. Plucking, waxing and shaving is a choice.]

cannot believe most of these are real. 

*applauds* Fuck yes!

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