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.
Sometimes, just sometimes ... I would like to meet up with the person who posted this nasty and vile text and beat the sh!t out of them. Victim blaming and shaming is horrible.
I would smash their head and said "wear a helmet, idiot"
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I repeat, women who are wearing a short skirt or sexy lingerie are not asking for it.
Agreed! A naked person should be safe ffs. It isn't the clothes, or lack. It is the piece of scum b'stard who is responsible.
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So... how are the men who get raped "asking for it"? ..some people are just sick in the head.. what a vile comment.
Why are people still believing rape is caused by unbridled lust? Rape is a power play intended to hurt, humiliate, degrade & terrorize the victim, full stop.
Again, doesn't matter what you're wearing. That's a myth created by predators who are guilty of rape to shift the blame for their own actions to their victims.
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I wore a t-shirt and a pair of jeans. Fully covered. Didn't ask for it.
That's terrible, I'm so sorry. Be assured that even if you were wearing heels, fishnets and a micro skirt you wouldn't have been asking for it either. Women should be able to wear what they want and not be afraid of these predatory scumbags that commit these heinous crimes. There's no such thing as 'asking for it' and anyone who tells you otherwise is a scumbag too.
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I've never raped anyone. You know why? Because I'm not a disgusting piece of human trash. Blame the rapists, not the victims.
The person who made the first comment doesn’t deserve to have their name covered. They chose to make a public statement.
To "Take some responsibility" for being raped, would have to be one of the most sickening, statements I have ever heard in my entire life!!! If the impact of that statement has left me shaken to the core due to its absolute brutality, I cant even begin to fathom the impact it would have on a rape victim!!!!
It's men who have the problem and as one and having two daughters, it makes me sick and very sad
I was on my way home from work, I was wearing my work uniform ( zip up knee length dress with collar) a Filthy Apron , a hair net , joggers & socks, I stank of grease & hamburgers ( I worked in a takeaway food bar) I was 15, he was a friend of a close friend . Please tell me what was slutty about what I was wearing.?
Nothing. It was always about him and his sick choice to hurt you.
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Several female artists around the world have put together museum displays of "what I was wearing when I was r*ped (dunno if that would be moderated here)." Outfits ranging from an old woman's Sunday dress to a toddler's jeans and tshirt. Shockingly (she said, with heavy sarcasm), most women were wearing perfectly ordinary jeans, tshirts, and sneakers. They were not "dressed provocatively." They were not "asking for it" (how would a toddler "ask for it," anyway?!).
I've seen some of those before. They're very powerful. I was wearing baggy sweats I used for pj's and one of my husband's t-shirts that was long, and baggy, it didn't seem to matter.
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Why does dressing a certain way (even if it is 'like a prostitute') and making it apparent she likes sex mean a woman no longer has the simple human right of sovereignty over her own body?? If a man wears clothes showing off his gym body and mentions enjoying sex does that mean another man has the right to make use of his body?? Such illogical reasoning.
I was 13, cringe obsessed with a mediocre video game due to my autism, only clinically knew what seggs was. Tell me I asked for it
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Rape is about power, not sex. If I bash you in the head with a shovel, you wouldn't call me a gardener. My mother stated "If you'd worn a**e kicking boots that day, it wouldn't have happened". So going to a so called masseur meant I asked for it.
All I can say to that is, your embarrasing yourself you sound so stupid saying that, because only a person who has no empathy or idea of what they are talking about would have the nerve to write that so confidantly. Your words become you so be careful what you say.
I don't know what my mom was wearing, but since it happened when she FOURTEEN and at CHURCH, she was probably wearing a dress.
Most rapists/attackers etc are opportunistic or closely known to the victim. Doesn't matter what you wear. Victims are not to blame for these disgusting acts.
People were raped in the 1700 and 1800 hundreds as well, you know, back when wearing layers upon layers of clothes where the bees knees
i was wearing a nightie and covered by a duvet, asleep in my own bed.... i still did not ask for that!
I lost my virginity to rape when I was 13. He put a Vicodin in my beer & when I passed out, he had sex with me under the pool table in a friends house. Probably 12 other people in the room and NO ONE thought he was acting inappropriately. And NO - I was not dressed "provocatively".
To clarify, I was commenting on the terrible person in red. Nice to shame rape victims, wonder how they would feel about my comment?
Probably also too ugly and the rapist took one look and was like "eewwwww gross, not touching that with my dik."
Whoever wrote that top statement is a horrible bastard. NOBODY asks to get raped and my heart broke at the response.
It’s an act of violence and what you are wearing has nothing to do with it.
The guy who wrote this post needs some serious Psychiatric care. He may also be prone to violence against women. That's guaranteed. He likes to dominate the weak. Traits of classic an
Unfortunately, it was a woman that made the hurtful comment.
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If I said what I was thinking right now, I'd be arrested for many many things.
To the people who downvoted. Reality check: you expect a perfect world that doesn't exist and downgrading someone for telling people to make sure of their safety first, is not very smart but it is very telling. I never said " don't dress that way" but i did say the stimulus it might create which none can debate and promoted safety. My post was not shaming anyone by any means. I do think that if you downvote me for promoting safety first, then you have an issue...
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“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!
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
