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
However women and girls often learn that assholes use rejection as an excuse to become angry or/and violent.
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Thank you for bringing that up! Good point!
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We teach our 4yo son that no means no. At his age, we are obviously not teaching him about consensual sex, but we hope that our message stays with him into adulthood.
Exactly, no means no covers so many situations. If kids learn to respect the word early then when they get older and in more serious situations that lesson still applies.
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At this point, pouring the unwanted drink out over the guy's head would be justified.
We shouldn’t have to be sssholes. First no should be taken with respect
I don't particularly mind being thought of as an a*****e by people I wouldn't want a drink with anyway.
A good phrase is 'its really weird that you would do x after I said no', just 100% put all the weirdness back on them
Not to mention, a roofie can be out in a soda or water just as easily as in a mixed drink.
The Gift of Fear is an oldie but a goodie. Women are taught "polite behavior" from childhood that is actually dangerous behavior, then we're taught that it's rude to acknowledge fear and act on that acknowledgement. We're basically taught to ignore our instincts so that we're more easily controlled.
NOT an a*****e for standing up for yourself, standing your ground. The a***... problem is the person who doesn't accept NO for an answer, who uses badgering and intimidation to attempt to control or overcome resistance, as if that's somehow seen as macho or a positive asset of determinedly going after something one wants.
If someone wants to offer a drink, we can easily go to the bar together and order..
This used to happen all the time with my mates too. They know I hardly drink, I never have, but they used to buy me shots I said I didn’t want and then get arsey when I refused to drink them. Their mates would then have a go at me for wasting their money, or being boring, or my personal favourite ‘thinking I’m better than them’. I had a friend who would sneakily drink it for me to stop the aggro. They eventually learned that I don’t bow to peer pressure and stopped buying me them. It took years though.
Saying no and being the a*****e may save your life or save you from being raped. You have NO idea what is in the drink. Do not be afraid to be rude, you do NOT owe them any kindness or respect.
I read this thinking the point was going to be that he may have altered the drink...
My way around this is to accept the drink and just not drink it. Still not as forward as "no", but it's the safest option
whats really not funny is the fact parents actually teach their kids if they keep asking they will eventually get what they want, how many times do you say no at the store and then cave in and buy those lollies? what have you just taught your kid from a very young age?
For the love of all that is good-- can we please also talk about FOOD. Roofies work just as well whether it's in your beer or in your salsa.
I offered a drink to a girl...and she refused politely. I accepted without discussion. This happened 35 years ago... we are married for 25 years now.
I can't recall how many times I've been called a straight up b***h or a*****e or party pooper because i refused to take a drink from anyone.There's no reason to not be an a*****e in a situation like this and honestly women all over the world are aware that there's always a possibility a dude could slip you something in a drink. Never accept a drink from anyone bottom line. Trying to be nice or polite could possibly end up with you being murdered or raped.
Not to mention the fact that you did not open the beverage, or receive it directly from the bartender - how do you know if it's been doctored?
He constantly fails to respect a girl’s boundaries but she’s the a*****e…wtf
And KNOW that he's probably slipped a date rape drug into your drink.
This is so important because women are bullied like this in many ways, in everyday life. Be rude. Be rude AF. Your life is more important than the predators feelings
when in a bar and you feel uneased or scared got the bartender and ask for an "Angel Shot"
We need to get rid of the notion of "the social contract" and what it represents. No one has an obligation to someone who, unasked, does something for you.
It's NEVER rude to maintain your boundaries. Rude (abusive) is not respecting other's boundaries.
Huh. I just pay my check and wish them a good night. Or is this a frat party? Why the hell would you want to go to a frat party but for free drinks....at a frat.
While I absolutely agree with the sentiment here, and approve, and all that, there's just one small thing I'd add. If you ask me if I want a drink, and I say "no", that doesn't mean I won't want a drink for the whole evening. Being pushy and insistent and trying to force me to drink will most definitely get you a drink poured over your head. Asking again an hour later makes sense, I might've gotten thirsty in the mean time. I don't mean "go bugger another girl for a while, then come back and try again". I do mean "don't see the first sign of refusal as an instant complete insult and signal you should absolutely under no circumstances ever approach or talk to this person again". I know, we're talking about consent, not a drink, here. Asking someone out every day, you're a pushy creep who deserves to get kicked in the 'nads daily. Asking someone out again half a year later, after having gotten to know one another better, maybe having had classes together or whatever, isn't Evil.
No means no and is never considered rude. It is those that fail to accept no as a response are the ones that are rude (and more).
Growing up I was so afraid of something on my drink I trained myself to not drink when I'm out. To the point I almost physically can not drink at a club. My own father could hand me a drink and I wouldn't take a sip
"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!
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
