Long Distance

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Tue, 14 May 2013 21:16:33 -0400

robotsvsdinosaurs: <3

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:15:45 -0400

robotsvsdinosaurs:

<3

alanna-sunflower: OH… TONY.. -

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:04:59 -0400

OH.. TONY... *-*

AND I'M LIKE..

alanna-sunflower:

OH… TONY.. *-*

boku-no-kiku: books about history!! learning about recent history!! learning about ancient...

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:48:23 -0400

boku-no-kiku:

books about history!!

learning about recent history!!

learning about ancient history!!

learning about history

history

snake-shadows: voxamberlynn: gunsdrugsmoney: Members of...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:04:40 -0400

snake-shadows:

voxamberlynn:

gunsdrugsmoney:

Members of Ukrainian feminist group Femen staged protests across Europe as they called for a “topless jihad.” The demonstrations were in support of a young Tunisian activist named Amina Tyler. Last month, Tyler posted naked images of herself online, with the words “I own my body; it’s not the source of anyone’s honor” written on her bare chest. The head of Tunisia’s “Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice,” reportedly called for Tyler to be stoned to death for her putatively obscene actions, lest they lead to an epidemic. Tyler has since gone quiet, leading some to fear for her safety.

This is amazing. Fuck yeah

My eyes teared up. YES, LADIES.

UKRAINIANS ARE FUCKING AWESOME, OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just because a fat girl is exercising does not mean she is trying to lose weight. Just because a fat girl orders a salad does not mean she is on a diet. And just because a fat girl is fat does NOT mean she is unhealthy.

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:56:15 -0400

coffee-n-cats:

feminishblog: bitterbuffalo: thiscuntsays: kiskex: Distinguis...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:21:53 -0400

feminishblog:

bitterbuffalo:

thiscuntsays:

kiskex:

Distinguished sociologist Erving Goffman noted that women in photographs are often portrayed in compromising or submissive situations such as having the head turned upwards to expose the neck or in a contorted stances often with light self-touching. Such poses invite the gaze of the viewer and make the subject of the photograph seem vulnerable and exposed to sexualization.

as highlighted by the image, Erving Goffman made it known that these poses were problematic because if we saw any reversal of the gender roles, we perceive it as weird or strange. this image shows a man posing in a feminine fashion… men are very rarely posing like this in professional photography.

essentially, if our instincts tell us something is strange about a person in a photograph, it is representative of the demand of gender display in advertisements.

This kind of thing is super interesting to me. Other ways women are photographed but men rarely are include;

Standing on one leg/legs crossed and weight all on one leg/leaning on someone or something - The woman is vulnerable and incapable. She literally can’t stand (exist) alone.

With their head cropped out of the image or with their eyes down - This goes back to Madonna and Child and is totally entwined with the whole subject/object problem. The (male) viewer is the active subject, the woman is the passive object. You’re allowed to look because she sure as hell isn’t going to do anything, her body exists for you. (Hello rape culture.)

Not dressed - This isn’t such a big deal if the woman is photographed alone but often photos will depict naked women and fully dressed men, often in suits. The implications of this are pretty obvious.

Cut/Bruised - Vulnerability again. To be honest I’ve seen these kinds of images more on tumblr than I have anywhere else, they don’t seem to have made it into mainstream photography quite as much. But Tumblr is super fond of headless semi-dressed women with grazed knees. I guess in some way you could agrue that these photos show the strength of women, but I personally don’t buy that. For the same reason I don’t like this theme used domestic violence ads, I think it only serves to re-victimise the women.

Obviously there are also some really great photographs of women that don’t do any of these things, and some photographs that use these themes for legitimate reasons.

Always reblog, because this is so damn provoking.

the-guardian-of-snow-days: jolly-coalition-of-dancing: milesjai...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:28:32 -0400

the-guardian-of-snow-days:

jolly-coalition-of-dancing:
milesjai:
ruoloc:
Nants ingonyama bagithi baba  [There comes a lion]
Sithi uhhmm ingonyama         [Oh yes, it's a lion]

Nants ingonyama bagithi baba
Sithi uhhmm ingonyama
Ingonyama
I FINALLY KNOW THE FUCKING WORDS
it’s so funny to see the translated words though because you think it’s like some really profound chanting and really it’s just

yup

that’s a lion

this movie’s about a lion

just reassuring you that yes indeed lions are here

karkateverdeen: lpd-says-fuck-you: anorecsya: i wish my thighs were as small as my self...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:26:39 -0400

karkateverdeen:

lpd-says-fuck-you:

anorecsya:

i wish my thighs were as small as my self esteem ✿◕‿◕✿

If you have tiny thigh, how will you crush head of man like egg between?

this is the most inspiring post on this website

Long Distance and Short Distance

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:17:47 -0400

So it has been two years since I started my LDR but a year ago it ended with him cheating on me and then getting married. Tough luck I am guessing but also a year ago I began a close distance relationship.

From my LDR i learned plenty of things but the most important one was learning to pick my fights. Some fights are worth it and some are not, the ones that are worth it should be fought wisely.

In my new relationship we have had arguments and disagreements but we have only had about 2 or 3 major fights which usually end up with one of us saying “im sorry” even if we didn’t initiate the fight. Yet this is key to a healthy relationship, being able to give in when things get out of control and with a sincere “I love you” and a hug and kiss the relationship strengthens.

This can then be used on any relationship and if you are a brave LDR couple then I wish you the best of luck and lots of love :)

guys: uh why do girls care so much about being skinny? it's so annoying

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:00:14 -0400

guys: uh why do girls care so much about being skinny? it's so annoying
guys: ew fat chicks
guys: why do girls care so much about shopping and romance and nail polish lol so annoying
guys: ew crazy butch lesbian manly feminazis why can't they act more feminine lol
guys: why do girls wear makeup they look so much better without it
guys: oh i'm so sorry are you sick? tired? dying?
guys: haha girls suck at math/science/sports
guys: a girl who does math/science/sports? well? get back in the kitchen that stuffs not gonna get you a husband
guys: why are girls so sensitive when we look at their boobs or something c'mon with that top you're asking for it
guys: oh my god a gay guy just hit on me how disgusting what a creeper doesn't he have any boundaries?

wckrspgt: reasons i should be your friend: my hands are soft i think because people tell me i...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:58:39 -0400

wckrspgt:

reasons i should be your friend:

my hands are soft i think because people tell me

i probably have a soft face too

i am willing to play with your hair platonically

whenever i eat french fries you can have some

YOU DONT EVEN NEED TO ASK YOU CAN JUST TAKE A FRENCH FRY OR TWO

not all the french fries though

"A List of “Men’s Rights” Issues That Feminism Is Already Working On Feminists do not want you to..."

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:15:14 -0400

“

A List of “Men’s Rights” Issues That Feminism Is Already Working On

Feminists do not want you to lose custody of your children. The assumption that women are naturally better caregivers is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not like commercials in which bumbling dads mess up the laundry and competent wives have to bustle in and fix it. The assumption that women are naturally better housekeepers is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want you to have to make alimony payments. Alimony is set up to combat the fact that women have been historically expected to prioritize domestic duties over professional goals, thus minimizing their earning potential if their “traditional” marriages end. The assumption that wives should make babies instead of money is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want anyone to get raped in prison. Permissiveness and jokes about prison rape are part of rape culture, which is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want anyone to be falsely accused of rape. False rape accusations discredit rape victims, which reinforces rape culture, which is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want you to be lonely and we do not hate “nice guys.” The idea that certain people are inherently more valuable than other people because of superficial physical attributes is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want you to have to pay for dinner. We want the opportunity to achieve financial success on par with men in any field we choose (and are qualified for), and the fact that we currently don’t is part of patriarchy. The idea that men should coddle and provide for women, and/or purchase their affections in romantic contexts, is condescending and damaging and part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want you to be maimed or killed in industrial accidents, or toil in coal mines while we do cushy secretarial work and various yarn-themed activities. The fact that women have long been shut out of dangerous industrial jobs (by men, by the way) is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want you to commit suicide. Any pressures and expectations that lower the quality of life of either gender are part of patriarchy. The fact that depression is characterized as an effeminate weakness, making men less likely to seek treatment, is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want you to be viewed with suspicion when you take your child to the park (men frequently insist that this is a serious issue, so I will take them at their word). The assumption that men are insatiable sexual animals, combined with the idea that it’s unnatural for men to care for children, is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want you to be drafted and then die in a war while we stay home and iron stuff. The idea that women are too weak to fight or too delicate to function in a military setting is part of patriarchy.

Feminists do not want women to escape prosecution on legitimate domestic violence charges, nor do we want men to be ridiculed for being raped or abused. The idea that women are naturally gentle and compliant and that victimhood is inherently feminine is part of patriarchy.

Feminists hate patriarchy. We do not hate you.

If you really care about those issues as passionately as you say you do, you should be thanking feminists, because feminism is a social movement actively dedicated to dismantling every single one of them. The fact that you blame feminists—your allies—for problems against which they have been struggling for decades suggests that supporting men isn’t nearly as important to you as resenting women. We care about your problems a lot. Could you try caring about ours?

”

- Autostraddle (via notaprincessdestinedtobeawitch)

Guys. You need to read this.

(via abaldwin360)

shugarskull: subterraneanscum: uhavenothin2losebuturchains: pr...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:11:06 -0400

shugarskull:

subterraneanscum:

uhavenothin2losebuturchains:

pretty awful, but sadly true. fuck the patriarchy.

Brb changing url to lesbo_opinions

I face this problem more on facebook than anywhere else. Here on tumblr there are huge amounts of people willing to stand up to all kinds of bullshit, but it seems like this way of thinking is barely reaching the world outside of what we do online. When will women truly be heard?

nymeses: evilfeminist: treachherous: mylovelybrighteyes: Good...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:42:33 -0400

nymeses:

evilfeminist:

treachherous:

mylovelybrighteyes:

Good job south campus. If only these were all over the place at school #rape #sexualassault #help #911

Completely true. The hospital didn’t make me do anything that I wasn’t comfortable doing.

Rainn.org is a great way to get help after trauma

I didn’t know any of this information. :( But I’m glad I know now!!!

Photo

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:39:23 -0400

Photo

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:35:13 -0400

Matron Saint of Lesbians: lindsayface47: capitalideachaps: grimdarkthroes: no spaghetti straps-...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:34:20 -0400

Matron Saint of Lesbians: lindsayface47: capitalideachaps: grimdarkthroes: no spaghetti straps-...:

lindsayface47:

capitalideachaps:

grimdarkthroes:

no spaghetti straps- BOYS WILL BE DISTRACTED!!

no tight pants- BOYS CAN’T FOCUS!

no shorts- BOYS WON’T BE ABLE TO LEARRRRRRN!

Jesus christ if a woman’s body is so fucking distracting maybe we need to figure out a way to teach…

candymandie: ‘get back in the kitchen’ sure be sexist and send me back to a room full of sharp...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:33:06 -0400

candymandie:

‘get back in the kitchen’

sure

be sexist and send me back to a room full of sharp things, poisons, cleaning agents and food I can hide all that shit in

I’ll go back in the kitchen

but you’re leaving the house in a bodybag

goddamnitprotoman: princessbitch420: cawcawmuthaducka: sosexy-...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:58:25 -0400

goddamnitprotoman:

princessbitch420:

cawcawmuthaducka:

sosexy-sosweet:

slackeremeritus:

fluffmugger:

(source)

Note how the most important facet of this story is not how she swam out and physically saved two people from drowning in a riptide at the risk of her own life, but that during the course of heroic physical activity in an outfit not designed for it, a tit slipped out.

Really? A nipple? A nipple made an appearance when she was dragging her son and a woman twice her size out of strong currents?

WELL HOLY SHIT, STOP THE MOTHER FUCKING PRESS

I… what? A woman rescues two people but you want to talk about the wardrobe malfunction. I haven’t had enough caffeine for this bullshit yet.

“But who worries about wardrobe malfunctions when your family is in danger?”

uh not normal people!

-flings self into the sun-

JESUS

I hope whoever wrote this article and decided on this headline wake up and find that nipples have now covered their entire body

I want their entire existence to be a nip slip