Some people are allergic to fools. When they see others being treated poorly, or ridiculous statements being thrown around, or insults served without shame, they feel an urge to stand up and remind everyone that this world is a place for justice.
And if you've been an avid user on social media like most of us, you know how much nonsense is spilled there every day. Luckily, a fair share of people don’t miss their chance to share a social justice take publicly, because every illuminating, educating, and clarifying post helps.
And this Facebook page known as “Feminist Info” is a great place for putting a spotlight on the issues that matter but don't get talked about enough. This also means that the page has a wonderful collection of social justice takes spotted online, and below we selected some of the best examples.
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I want to sell t-shirts that read: "I am more than a uterus!" but I'm sure the incels would burn my house down or something.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” the iconic words from a moving letter from Birmingham jail were written by MLK Jr. in 1963. The powerful sentence followed: “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” While MLK Jr. was specifically talking about racism in America and the necessity of all people to stand up for injustice wherever they see it, it showed how we are all connected in many more ways than we think. So a simple gesture of standing up against injustice, whether online or in real life is incredibly important.
Even though many people realize the importance of calling out the injustice, whether it’s racism or homophobia, there has been a disturbing increase in hate speech in the U.S. in recent years. A recent report by the Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Dr Fernand de Varennes, showed that the “efforts in the fight against ‘the tsunami of hate and xenophobia in social media’ appear to be largely failing because hate is increasing, not diminishing.”
"In many countries, three-quarters or more of the victims of online hate speech are members of minority groups. Women belonging to these groups are disproportionately targeted,” he reported in a speech during the 13th Forum on Minority Issues at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
I would hope my daughter would be the a** ole. Must remember to teach her to be more a** holeish
"Too often, hate speech is followed by hate crimes and violence," says de Varennes. "It can too easily prepare the ground for dehumanization and scapegoating of minorities, and for normalizing hate. We need to learn from history and place all our efforts in erasing hate speech from the online space."
Wanting to do ballet, doesn't make your son gay. Wanting to be a cheerleader, doesn't make your son gay. Wanting to do performing arts, doesn't make your son gay. The only thing that makes your son gay is their attraction to men, something that neither they or anyone else can control.
Hate speech and bigotry aside, it’s impossible not to notice how judgemental social media can be. Too many people online and especially minorities have experienced poor treatment and harsh criticism. What makes it particularly hard is the fact that we as a society have a lot to improve when it comes to calling out injustice and standing up for those who are vulnerable.
Our healthcare is a mess, still better than the US but needs to be more socialised now that the government can afford it
At the same time, it’s important to dig deeper into the reasons behind a judgemental attitude. We reached out to Dr. Lise Deguire, clinical psychologist and author of a multiple award-winning book “Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor” who shared some eye-opening insights.
In most cases, Dr. Deguire argues, those who judge others tend to be just as harshly judgemental about themselves. “In my clinical experience, the people who are most judgmental towards others are secretly the most harshly judgemental towards themselves. Inside, these people are highly self-critical. It is no wonder then that they treat others the same way they treat themselves, critically and harshly. Frequently, when these people learn to be more loving and accepting towards themselves, they also become more tolerant and sympathetic towards others,” Dr. Deguire explained.
@Miven's post... I think this is a valid question and didn't deserve all the downvotes. People on here need to realize that sometimes sarcasm does not come through in writing - especially if English is not their primary language. Maybe just nicely explain instead of getting their account suspended with downvotes.
Hi. I also never had an abortion, but I support it. We need to have a choice
At the same time, judgment hurts people from the inside out. Dr. Deguire explained that people's judgment and criticism of us feel absolutely terrible, sometimes even devastating. “When this happens, the first thing to do is to notice your own pain and distress and to treat yourself kindly. It hurts, plain and simple. Having compassion for your pain will help you bear it.”
“Once you have recovered from the hurt of being judged, it is good to remember that anyone judging you that harshly is probably in a lot of pain themselves,” Lise said and added that awareness may help you to move beyond the hurt of the moment.
No matter how much everyone recycles, corporations will always produce the most pollution
The issue is more that somehow a lot of the people who say that "happens to men too" - don't seem to actually do anything about it except mentioning that to a woman when the issue is raised. They are usually the first to ridicule other men who try to talk about the issue. In other words - if the only reason you mention that it happens to men is just to try and silence women - you're still a !@$#!@
Billionaires who abuse the power their wealth gives them deserve to go to Hades, the sooner the better.
If you need this explained to you: Less than 1% of all known types of bacteria will make you ill, yet we still use bacteria as a "dirty" word. That is because the 1% can seriously mess you up so it's better to be careful and try to protect yourself against them.
Let's be honest, consent is the low bar. Enthusiastic consent is what should be taught.
My mother at 19 in a way was convinced to keep me and my childhood was horrible. Don't force people who aren't ready for kids to have them.
Exactly. And I do so too, to correct the mistakes of my parents' generation.
Just made an rbg baby blanket for upcoming daughter. Husband thinks I'm nuts but I mean just look at like half this list
Bet he thinks it'd be a privilege if we got free pads and tampons too.
You forgot to add “ and always willing to please you”. We’re not, for those of you who don’t get it—-just like you are not always willing to please us (and I mean please by our definition, not yours).
That's why it's called pro CHOICE. Because it's up to the woman what she does with her body!
As long as it's what they want. Forcing a woman to cover up and forcing a woman to cover less are just different forms of objectification.
If a man chooses to wear modesty clothes no-one questions it. If a woman does the same thing you can guarantee people will lose their minds. Double standard, much?
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So let’s put this to another religion and maybe it’ll click - traditional Judaism also calls for a certain way of dressing, which includes longer sleeves, skirts or dresses past knees, nothing low cut, and covering one’s hair after marriage. Yes, there are sects that use this as oppression but many Jewish women choose this dress as expression of their religion. No one seems to bat an eye, no one’s calling for it to be made illegal, no one is pulling off their wigs or scarves…
Yes....but somehow Muslims get put in the spotlight more...🤷🏻♀️
Load More Replies... What I’m wearing is none of your business. If I was a man wearing budgie smugglers, no one sees a problem other that a fashion crime (and marks and Spencer will be a bit off with you shopping there) If a woman is seen completely covered up its considered she’s committed for crime? Everyone who thinks they’re so progressive by saying that religious clothes for women are repressive; how about nuns? The one thing everyone has completely forgotten is that it’s the woman’s opinion that counts. If she wants to cover up, fine. If she wants to wear a bikini fine. The only opinion that matters is her own opinion.
Oh NO!! Surely we should draw the line at budgie smugglers!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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I had to sign up just to comment to whatever this discussion is. Yes it's all about the freedom to have a choice ect. BUT it is common knowledge now how eg Iran was in the 70s until women were suppressed and forced to cover up. Everytime I listen to a Muslim woman explaining hijabs/burkas, they always try to find justifications in freedom and whatever their dad or husband 'recommends'. It sounds like those women are brainwashed to believe that they are making their own choice to cover up. Just like our western fashion brainwashes some of us to trends on what is deemed acceptable at the time.
Sadly yes this is the case...however saying women are brainwashed into it...is a bit of a stretch...from my observation some women are forced but others feel safer or more spiritual when they wear the hijab...again it depends on each individual and their circumstances..
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But, isn't it also that there are lots and lots of women who would rather not to wear some religion based covering outfits invented my men..? But they have to, or else they face severe punishment. It's like the guys are afraid of not being able to keep their pants on somehow and therefore women should be covered.
actually, muslims believe it was mandated by God, not men, lol. hijab is for womens benefit, not mens
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Some of the boys in my class are so creepy. And stare at you so shamelessly. No matter how hot it is I keep my lab coat on because that makes me feel covered and protected
Report anyone being creepy - if you get back a pathetic response from a teacher then take it higher to the head or something. Tell your parents. The problem is with them and you shouldn't have to dress to feel safer. Talk to other girls, get a petition started to get teachers to address this with boys. The reason these things happen is because our ingrained reaction is to cover up, rather than to tackle it - because teachers DO ignore it. The downside to that is they'll go on doing it and it may even escalate. Others will feel the same, maybe there are even more vulnerable girls. It needs stomping on! If you don't feel able, don't worry, this isn't a go. Just if you do feel empowered to do something, you'll be doing the right thing.
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Except the burka and hijab is FORCED on them trough religion and not so rarely with fear of being KILLED for "family honor".....
That's a fairly broad generalization, though. Not ALL women who wear hijabs or burkas are forced to wear them. In the middle east it's a fair assumption in the current political climate that women have no voice and no choice. In the "free world" (not just western), though, there are many women who choose to wear hijabs daily because their faith is actually something they treasure and that piece of clothing is a (willing) part of her identity. I haven't seen anybody outside of a forcibly controlled, Islam-ruled country wear a burka, so I can't/won't speak to that specifically. I get your point and respect what you're saying. I just thought I should say something about the bigger picture, too.
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Yes. I just wonder if you would have felt the need to stress this if we were talking about *non-muslim* women being pressured into wearing more or less than they wish? The stereotype of "hijabi women are being forced unless proven otherwise" is so annoying.
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Obviously. I wonder if you would have felt the need to stress this if we were talking about *non-muslim* women being pressured into wearing more or less than they wish? The stereotype of "hijabi women are being forced unless proven otherwise" is so annoying.
Load More Replies... THIS. Wear what you feel comfortable and happy in! (And that goes for any gender!)
As long as they aren't worried that they will get thrown out of their family or beaten to within an inch of their life or worse by fathers, uncles, brothers or cousins if they don't.
Literally no one is saying you can't wear those things of you want to. Unless security is an issue of course.
Reminds me of France, where the hijab and niqab (as well as all other religious symbols) are being banned. The wearing of the hijab in France is increasingly interpreted as a political act rather than a personal choice or a way of life. By saying that veiled women can simply take off their hijab, it is implied that the empowerment of women to make choices for themselves doesn’t count for veiled women; France’s “liberté, égalité, fraternité” is redundant when it comes to their government dictating how a woman should or should not dress. Isn’t dictating how a woman must appear in public counterintuitive to the ‘great’ democracy?If France’s view is to let Muslim women have more agency, then the age of sexual consent in France shouldn’t be lower than the age that a woman is allowed to wear a hijab. It is clearly about controlling what Muslim women wear, how they appear, and how much of their body is seen, and thinking of them all as trapped and slaves ot their culture.
Anyone who thinks a hijab is great should wear one. It is like wearing a prison cell. You completely disappear.
As long as they haven't been brainwashed into believing that's what they should want. That's my biggest problem. Women are shamed from childhood about their bodies and how they must be "modest" to keep men from lusting after them. They cover out of shame and brainwashing, not because they truly want to.
Wear what they want or wear what their religion or culture enforces on women? Because that's not choice. I refer you to the one on consent.
The religion does mandate hijab-wearing for all women, but if you look closely and actually understand it, the hijab liberates rather than oppresses. And some women don’t wear hijab anyway. Still their choice. muslims believe prayer and other stuff is more important than hijab anyway.
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Personally I have always felt more secure being covered up unless I was at a beach or swimming area then it was a swimsuit. I don't get insulted by women who are comfortable baring a lot whilst out and about. I do worry about their safety though.
Not when they are told they will either suffer honor killing, disowned and societal isolation or go to hell or all of the above.
Depends mate....some people use religion to excuse their ingrained cultural misogyny ....honour killings are forbidden in Islam as is disowning relatives..but some people do them claiming they are good Muslims....or to protect what they deem as their honour or status in society.....forgetting that according to our religion no one but Allah knows our hearts and no one but Allah can judge us.....its sort of like people choosing to believe in what they want to and claiming its the actual laws.......
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The 'fight or flight' response is well known, but psychologists say it should be "fight, flight or freeze".
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Because of a fee delinquent and violent men the rest of us have been painted with the same brush. But as long it keeps women safe they can paint me with any brush they want. Their safety comes first.
Some really interesting points here; also it's fascinating to see how times have changed since I was younger ie change to law in UK regarding sexual consent in marriage and women and periods. But also the changes in abortion rights in America
Growing up looking more like a girl than a boy in the naughty 80s brought me perspectives on both sides. Progress have definitely happened over the past 4 decades, this I'm sure just by observation. It's also true some has regressed like the US and because of political use of religion as propaganda. At this stage, I can only see these progress stopping if people start being partisan or absolutely binary about things. It's never us vs them. It's always about finding a middle ground.
Oh yeah one time I whipped out my period blood pants. In front of a guy. I was at the nurse getting new pants. I bled on em
Because of a fee delinquent and violent men the rest of us have been painted with the same brush. But as long it keeps women safe they can paint me with any brush they want. Their safety comes first.
Some really interesting points here; also it's fascinating to see how times have changed since I was younger ie change to law in UK regarding sexual consent in marriage and women and periods. But also the changes in abortion rights in America
Growing up looking more like a girl than a boy in the naughty 80s brought me perspectives on both sides. Progress have definitely happened over the past 4 decades, this I'm sure just by observation. It's also true some has regressed like the US and because of political use of religion as propaganda. At this stage, I can only see these progress stopping if people start being partisan or absolutely binary about things. It's never us vs them. It's always about finding a middle ground.
Oh yeah one time I whipped out my period blood pants. In front of a guy. I was at the nurse getting new pants. I bled on em
