Sometimes, Strength Is Courage

Educate, Learn, Organize, and Resist! Question the messages put on you and break the cycle of socialization. Best of all, you are special. Yes, you!You mean something to someone out there. Never forget that. You are meant to do something amazing in this world.

[feminismandmedia]

I love how in my criminology class today my professor was basically like “stop blaming the victim you shits.”

[emotional-jetsam-blog]

My favorite criminology professor once asked the class, “What should someone do to best prevent being assaulted?” Various answers were given, ranging from practical tips like “Don’t leave your drink unattended” to the blatantly predatory and misogynistic “Don’t wear (X).” She called on a handful of people to allow folks to be heard and build off each others answers. Then, after a severe pause, she said “You’re all wrong. Every single one of you. Why? Because the question was wrong, the ideas and myths that fuel it is wrong, the culture that encourages it is wrong. If this were a quiz, each of us would have failed today- We would have failed each other and ourselves by continuing to cater to questions that blame the victim instead of demanding answers to the problem that is rape culture itself. Every time we put the blame and responsibility on the victim, we fail, which is why those of you who want to know what they were wearing will fail my class as well.”

It was one of the most beautiful moments in academia I have ever experienced.

[snowydragons]

Okay, first, I am not a princess. I’m the daughter of the chief.

[sunflower-in-the-rain]

I made a thing

[sunflower-in-the-rain]

I haven’t been active on here for what feels like so long, and this post is still pissing off little racists and uplifting poc and allies. Fucking love it. ❤️

[adeles]

#everyday mood

[peachisty]

dont forget to tell someone you love that you love them, thank people who deserve to be thanked, be more patient on people having a hard time, be more considerate, understanding, and be kinder, always.

[wheelchair-warrior]

i am the most obnoxious person i know

[weavemama]

OPRESSION SHOULD NEVER BE KILLED WITH KINDNESS

[emily-adomestic]

I am all for love, but if somebody is unwilling to listen, to work with you, to help you, to give you basic human rights, your love will do nothing but make them think they’re better than you, that they deserve your praise. Your love will only make things worse. Until they are willing to love you back, you cannot afford to give them love.

[weavemama]

^^^^^

[fandomsandfeminism]

It is impossible for Nazis to peacefully protest.

Nazism is inherently and irrevocably violent. To be a Nazi, to preach Nazism, to wear Nazi Symbols, to make Nazi salutes, to shout Nazi slogans ARE acts of violence. 

[astrodickology]

Women: You always talk over me and-

Man: That literally never happens

[tellyjpg]

i really wish everyone had good hearts and good intentions for others. honestly.

[icecoldorangejuice]

Having a sibling or three really like….gave you interpersonal skills and moral exercises from an early age that people who were only children had to learn later on, because nothing makes your brain work overtime than having a ride or die relationship with someone who you would suplex through the dining room table in a second if they touched your shit, but you’d also stand up and take the blame for some shit if you knew it wasn’t their fault or stepping in and swinging if they were being bullied by someone else

[ariaste]

Also gives you a keenly honed ability to lie, wide-eyed and plausibly and at the drop of a hat, because you definitely had Nothing To Do With This Situation, How Could You Even Think This Of Me, Papá

[klefable]

hey if you’re defending nazis, white nationalists or whatever other shit name they go by, unfollow me. additionally, i recommend hitting yourself in the face with a brick or a frying pan

[ithelpstodream]

[missinglinc]

I know some of y'all are going through some things. Major things. Minor things that seem major. Things that you don’t talk about. Some of y'all might even be ready to give up. Don’t. Be patient. Sometimes you have to go through the worst to get the best. And your best IS coming. Keep fighting. Keep believing. Keep living.

[inahiddenplace]

be open with your love and loud with your laughter. life is so much brighter when lived genuinely.

[courageandloveforever]

Employer: so tell me, why do you want this job?

Me: I must survive capitalism

[cwote]

You are worth it :))