We resisted the stake And the flames The executioner's sentence Of ignorance and fear We took the fire And let it burn within us Raising our voices Raising our fists We spoke our truth We voiced our "no" But objects don't have the right To consent or refuse And still we fight Still we resist … Continue reading Resistance #wwwblogs
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Patriarchy…#wwwblogs
The language lies and the words shift shapes crippled feet become dainty and the virgin becomes a challenge like a world cup of conquest; we see it in the math class: ignoring upraised hands; in the workforce: where apples to apples do not receive the same pay becoming mother makes us the lesser and having … Continue reading Patriarchy…#wwwblogs
Friday Philosophy…Patriarchy
From what I have seen in nearly 40 years, extremism does not work. The pendulum goes from one extreme to the other, with only a brief moment of balance in the middle. Feminists are often criticized for a misconception that they are trying to be "better" than men, when feminism seeks equality between and among … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Patriarchy