an aussie for equality

i'm bell, an egalitarian & feminist. i believe in the original ideals of feminism but am against the current movement. you're all human no matter gender, race or sexuality.

[lauriehalseanderson]

This needs to be a poster plastered everywhere in all of the high schools and middle schools in America.

[poems-and-words]

[equalitymattersallaround]

Our hearts go out to the families of the victims in the Orlando shooting, and to everyone and anyone who is effected by this tragic and senseless violence.

[black-culture]

First Lady Michelle Obama is going animated for Doc McStuffins, appearing in an upcoming episode for the award-winning Disney Junior show. The episode is set to premiere Oct. 5.

Doc McStuffins, a cartoon that centers around a young Black girl who fixes up toys, will air the episode to coincide with Child’s Health Day. 

Read more here:

http://atlantablackstar.com/2015/09/25/michelle-obama-appear-upcoming-episode-doc-mcstuffins/

[fiercefatfeminist]

More than 16 million children in the United States – 22% of all children – live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level – $23,550 a year for a family of four. Research shows that, on average, families need an income of about twice that level to cover basic expenses. Using this standard, 45% of children live in low-income families.

National Center for Children in Poverty (via fiercefatfeminist)

[buffy-sainte-marie]

Buffy breast feeds Cody on Sesame Street (x)

[amaditalks]

This was 1976. Big Bird understood and was wholly accepting and empathetic toward Buffy breastfeeding in public, and Big Bird is meant to be the equivalent of a preschool aged child, but every single day on social media, adults exclaim disgust toward breastfeeding in public and misogyny at the parents who do so. People, you’re less evolved than

Big Bird was 38 years ago. Grow the hell up.

[smallworldofbigal]

holy shit.  I had NO idea Sesame Street covered this topic.

[deducecanoe-deactivated20161213]

And Buffy was Native American. And she breastfed. In front of muppets and children. No one died.

[huffpost]

9 Times Cecile Richards Threw Down For Reproductive Rights

This week, Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards squared off against the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. She defended the women’s healthcare provider against charges that it profits from fetal tissue donations, and argued that defunding the organization would greatly restrict women’s access to care in this country.

(Source: Getty Images)

[theultimatesjw]

If a fat woman wants to have sex with you... HAVE SEX WITH HER

Listen up, men. If a fat woman approaches you and wants to have sex with you, YOU HAVE SEX WITH HER. No ifs ands or buts about it. First of all, you should be fucking honored as shit to have the opportunity to have sex with a big beautiful goddess.

More importantly, you have to oblige as she says because if you say no, you are actively oppressing her with your bullshit ridiculous standards of beauty and lets face it, what YOU think is beautiful doesn’t matter because she can be as fat as she wants. It’s HER body, not yours. 

By oppressing her with your fatphobic bullshit though, you are likely going to be triggering her and are thus violating her and her identity and by violating her so viciously like that, you are in fact, committing rape. 

[equalistfeminist-blog]

what even is this crap lol

[equalistfeminist-blog]

body positivity

DON’T PROMOTE BEING UNHEALTHY - this means don’t promote being overweight. don’t make people feel ok about being overweight. it isn’t ok. it’s killing them. being naturally curvy or on the larger side is healthy, if that’s just your body shape. - this means don’t promote being underweight, e.g. anorexic. being naturally skinny isn’t unhealthy, its natural.

BUT DON’T PUT PEOPLE DOWN FOR HOW THEY LOOK - this means even though the people are overweight/underweight/unhealthy, don’t bully or harass them for it. - this means if you want to help them combat their unhealthiness, tell them in a polite way. actually help them. don’t just tell them ‘lose weight, you’re fat’. not helpful.

HOW ABOUT INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON THE PEOPLE WHO WILLINGLY MAKE THEIR BODIES UNHEALTHY, WE FOCUS ON THE PEOPLE WITH • DISABILITIES • AMPUTATED LIMBS • SKIN CONDITIONS • DISEASES THAT AFFECT HOW THEY LOOK OR ACT OR FEEL

ok?

[catwhisker-archive-deactivated2]

Please reblog this, you might save someone’s life

144 things to do instead of cutting:

1.  Exercise.

2.  Put on fake tattoos.

3.  Draw on yourself with washable  red marker-then take a shower and wash away your pain.

4. Scribble on sheets of paper.

5.  Write poetry.

6.  Cuddle with a stuffed toy.

7.  Be with other people.

8.  Watch a favorite TV show.

9.  Post on web boards or try answering other people’s posts.

10, Think about how “I DON’T WANT SCARS FOR SUMMER!!”

11.  Paint your nails a new color.

12.  Go out to see a movie.

13.  Eating something you can’t resist.

14. Do your school work.

15.  Write a letter to someone but never send it.

16. Go into chat rooms to talk.

17.  Call a friend and ask them to come hang out.

18.  Play a musical instrument.

19.  Sing.

20.  Look up at the sky, and  find the moon.  Study it.

21.  Make your own list of things to do instead of S.I.

22.  Buy a punching  bag (with gloves.  Name it.  Then, have a visit with Bob when you need to.

23.  Snap a rubber band  (hair band) on your wrist.

24.  Cover yourself with band-aids where you want to cut.

25.  Go to the zoo and rename the animals.

26.  Let yourself cry, even if it is hard.

27.  Sleep,  only if you are tired.

28. Do the exact opposite of what you really want to do.

29.  Play with a pet.

30.  Smile to at least 5 people.

31.  Re-organize and lable your linen closet.

32.  Go out and perform one act of kindness.

33. Have a pillow fight with a wall.

34.  Knit a scarf.

35.  Read a good book.

36. Dress up very glamorous, with makeup to match.

37.  Color your hair.

38.  Listen to music (nontriggering)

39.  Watch a candle burn, but no playing with flames or hot wax.   Blow it out when you leave the room.

40.  Find someone else you can help.  Do volunteer work.

41.  Meditate.  Track your breathing.

42.  Call up an old friend and catch up.

43.  Work on a website or start a new one.

44.  Have a vivid fantasy love affair with a celebrity.

45.  Go somewhere very public.

46.  Bake cookies or another favorite food you like.

47.  Alphabetize your CD’s.

48.  Chew gum.

49.  Buy a henna tattoo kit.

50.  Paint or draw.

51. Rip paper into really small pieces.

52.  Give someone a Hug.

53.  Write a  letters or emails.

54.  Talk to yourself, and put it on tape.

55. Hug a pillow.

56.  Hyper-focus on something like a rock.

57.  Fingerpaint.

58.  Scream as loud as you want.

59.  Dance.

60.  Make hot chocolate.

61.  Pop bubble wrap.

62.  Play with play dough.

63.  Count to 100.

64.  Build a pillow fort.

65.  Blow up a balloon and pop it.

66.  Hug yourself.

67.  Write yourself an “I love myself because” letter and keep it.  Read it when you feel down.

68.  Read things in a different language.

69.  Go for a nice long drive, walk, or jog.

70.  Complete something you have been putting off.

71.  Drink a cup of herbal tea.

72.  Fold paper and invent a new origomi shape.

73.  Write your memoirs.

74.  Build something. 75.  Take up archery.   76.  Go rock climbing. 77.  Take up a new hobby you always dreamed of.

78.  Organize bills, receipts, etc.

79.  Cook a meal.

80.  Go out for ice cream.

81.  Buy a stuffed animal.

82.  Look at pretty things-like flowers or art work.

83.  Create something.

84.  Pray or read the Bible.

85.  Throw socks against the wall.

86.  Make a list of blessings in your life.

87.  Go to a friend’s house and open up.

88.  Take up fencing.

89.  Watch an old comedy movie.

90.  Call your therapist or make an appointment with one.

91.  Talk to someone close to you that you trust.

92.  Throw a temper tantrum.

93.  Ride a bicycle.

94.  Polish silver or jewelry.

95,  Start a garden or water your house plants.

96.  Re-arrange a room.

97.  Feed the ducks, birds, or squirrels.

98.  Draw on the walls-or paint with watercolors if you don’t want permanence.

99. Play with face paint.

100.  Play jacks or pick up sticks.

101. Color with crayons.

102.  Memorize a song and sing it.  Then, reflect on it’s message.

103.  Put on boots and stomp.

104.  Stretch.

105.  Find a butterfly  and catch it.

106.  Watch fish.

107.  Come up with baby names even if you aren’t expecting.

108.  Go to a public place and people watch.

109.  Make a CD of your favorite songs.

110.  Name all of your stuffed animals.

111.  Go shopping.

112.  Get into your PJ’s and just veg.

113.  Buy cheap teddy bears and take your anger out on them

114.  Throw everything on the ground except glass or breakable stuff.

115.  Go to a loud concert (Make sure it doen’t trigger you)

116.  Think about your ideal life.  What do you have to do to get there?

117.  Plan your someday wedding day or upcoming prom.

118.  Hunt for stuff on Ebay.

119.  Alphabetize your books and magazines.

120.  Hunt for your perfect home in the paper or online.

121.  Take up Tai Chi.

122.  Try to make as many words as possible out of your full name. 

123.  Count ceiling tiles or lights.

124.  Go to the grocery store and buy yourself some flowers.

125.  Search for ridiculous things on the web.

126.  Google youself.

127.  Color co-oridinate your wardrobe.

128.  Do a home tan on yourself.

129.  Take a hot bath and “be” in the moment.

130.  Sort all you photographs.

131.  Give yourself a pedicure.

132.  Color or scribble over pretty women in magazines.

133.  Plan a dinner party with menus and guest list, then carry it out.

134.  Go through all your old stuff, and donate to Good Will.

135.  Take a walk in the woods and breathe the fresh air.

136.  Start a mood journal and write in it every day.  Do patterns surface?  Track your triggers.

137.  Buy yourself some toys and play like you are 5 years old again!

138.  Start to collect some thing.

139.  Take up kick-boxing.

140.  Read a magazine or newspaper.

141.  Sew something.

142.  Buy a stuffed animal.

143.  Take your own dog, or a friend’s dog for a walk.

144.  Read through this list again.

IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP PLEASE CALL ONE OF THE NUMBERS BELOW:

United States

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 FREE (TALK) Veterans press 1 to reach specilised support.

Online Chat: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/gethelp/lifelinechat.aspx

Spanish: 1-800-SUICIDA FREE

(The older number, 1-800-SUICIDE FREE, still works, but is no longer published by the lifeline agency and will probably stop working in the near future.)

EU Standard Emotional Support Number 116 123 - Free and available in much of Europe, details here

Australia

13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat

Austria

142, Youth 147 Online: http://www.onlineberatung-telefonseelsorge.at

Belgium

02 649 95 55

Brasil

141

Canada

Kids Help Line (Under 18): 1-800-668-6868 FREE

Alberta: 1-866-594-0533 FREE

British Columbia: 1-888-353-2273 FREE

Manitoba: 1-888-322-3019 FREE

New Brunswick: 1-800-667-5005 FREE

Newfoundland & Labrador: 1-888-737-4668 FREE

Northwest Territories: 1-800-661-0844 7pm-11pm everyday

Nova Scotia: 1-888-429-8167 FREE

Nunavut: [phone]

Ontario: 1 800 452 0688 FREE

Prince Edward Island: 1-800-218-2885 FREE (Bilingual)

Quebec: 1-866-277-3553 FREE or 418-683-4588

Saskatchewan: [phone]

For more numbers in all areas please see here

Deutschland

0800 1110 111 FREE

Denmark

70 20 12 01

www.livslinien.dk

www.Skrivdet.dk

France

01 40 09 15 22

Greece

1018 or 801 801 99 99 Greece - http://www.suicide-help.gr/

Iceland

1717

India

91-44-2464005 0

022-27546669

Iran

1480 6am to 9pm everyday

Ireland

ROI - local rate: 1850 60 90 90

ROI - minicom: 1850 60 90 91

Israel

1201

Italia

800 86 00 22

Malta

179

Japan

03-3264-4343

3 5286 9090

Korea

LifeLine 1588-9191

Suicide Prevention Hotline [phone]

http://www.lifeline.or.kr/

Mexico

Saptel 01-800-472-7835

Netherlands

0900 1130113 www.113online.nl

New Zealand

0800 543 354 FREE Outside Auckland

09 5222 999 Inside Auckland

Norway

Kirkens SOS offers phone support and chat: 22 40 00 40 and http://www.kirkens-sos.no/

Osterreich/Austria

116 123

Romania

116 123

Serbia

0800 300 303 FREE or 021 6623 393

Online chat:http://www.centarsrce.org/index.php/kontakt[2]

South Africa

LifeLine 0861 322 322

Suicide Crisis Line 0800 567 567 FREE

Spain

http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/

Suomi/Finland

010 195 202 available 9am-7am weekdays and 3pm-7am weekends 112, the regular emergency line, may be used at other times

Sverige/Sweden

020 22 00 60

Switzerland

143

UK

08457 90 90 90 (24hrs)

0800 58 58 58 FREE (open 5pm to midnight nationwide)

0808 802 58 58 FREE (Open 5pm to midnight London)

text

07725909090 (24hs)

07537 404717 (5pm to midnight)

[email protected]

www.samaritans.org

http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/suicide.php

CALM - online chatting for those in the UK.

ChildLine (Free for any #, does not show up on billing) 0800-11-11

childline.org.uk

Uruguay

Landlines 0800 84 83 FREE (7pm to 11 pm)

(FREE) 2400 84 83 (24/7)

Cell phone lines 095 738 483 *8483

[sunset-howell-deactivated201612]

Iceland: (+354) 1717

[obamawhitehouse]

Join the movement to make two years of community college as free and universal as high school is today at HeadsUpAmerica.us/Act.

[nerdfaceangst]

If there was ever a post Tumblr needed to go viral it’s this one (only 848 people have joined so far).

[kisskendrick]

This is an amazing opportunity for myself as well as countless others!

[hereiyan-deactivated20200202]

11782 people have signed,they need 50000

[huffpost]

Now The ‘Normal Barbie’ Dolls Can Teach Girls About Periods

In 2014, artist and researcher Nickolay Lamm designed the Lammily dolls, also known as“normal Barbies,” using the CDC body measurements of the average American woman. An add-on pack allows kids to give their dolls cellulite, acne, stretch marks and more. And now, the dolls can teach young girls about periods.

Learning about menstruation doesn’t have to be awkward.

[sophilaurie]

People still think feminism is hating men no NO if you hate men you’re not a fucking feminist. feminism is fucking gender equality stop gasping every time someone mentions feminism. all I want is to be paid just as much as the dude sitting next to me is that a terrible thing to fight for?

[nevillles]

[caseykelpthesnorks]

nevillles:

Serena Williams Reveals Inspiration for Her Williams Signature Collection

[thegoddesschi]

MOM

[unicef]

Samuel, 7, is very excited to be going to school for the first time. “I’m happy because I will get to take lunch to school,” he says. “I will also get a uniform and shoes.” Samuel lost both parents to Ebola last year and is now living with his uncle. Unicef Sierra Leone is providing school supplies for him - and for other children as they go back to school.

[whatever-is-pxre]

When I was 13 years old and curious about sex and love, I asked my mom if she had had sex before marrying my father (of whom she is still married to, and has been since before I was born). She said that that wasn’t really a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question. I said ‘sure it is, you’ve either had sex before him, or you haven’t’. She brought me onto the couch and sat me down and told me about the boy she liked when she was young and how one night she snuck into his house while his parents were gone and they were kissing and he said they should have sex and she said that she wanted to save sex for marriage and he laughed and basically took all her clothes off and he raped her and as my mom was telling the story she cried and this was the second time I had ever seen my mom cry. She was 12 when it happened.

In grade 8 I got a call from my friend in the middle of the night and she was drunk in the park crying and told me that she went out that night with some other friends and they drank a little and her guy “friend” starting flirting and yes she laughed at first but then he tried to pull her shirt over her head and she pulled away and he ripped her shirt and it was her favourite shirt and then he pushed her to her knees and HIS BEST FRIEND HELD HER JAW OPEN WHILE HE FACE FUCKED HER. And so I went to the park and picked her up and took her home and slept in her bed with her except we didn’t sleep because she just cried and her mouth bled and this was four years ago but I still have to be the one to bring her items to the till it the cashier is a man, and she still has anxiety attacks and she’ll get a rash all over her body and I just want to kill those boys but instead they are still walking around. And I’m in the bathroom with her, dabbing at her skin with a warm cloth until it returns to its regular colour.

And in grade 9 one of my closest friends was kinda seeing this boy and so they hung out one night and then she said that she really had to be getting back home and he said that she wasn’t going anywhere until she gave him what he wanted and he parked the car and took off her clothes and she said no and he ignored her and so she laid in the backseat totally limp and just cried and it wasn’t even sex, he just masterbated by using her body instead of his hand and she came to school the next day with vodka in her water bottle and she drank all day and I had to fight her to get the alcohol away from her and she just cried and threw up and I skipped class while I held her hair back and that same boy texted me a month later, asking if I ever wanted to hangout sometime.

And in that same year my very best friend who has never even kissed a boy, confessed to me that when she was 9 years old, her 12 year old cousin made her give him a hand job and he told her that was what cousins do and he gave her a chocolate bar afterwards and she told me that he probably doesn’t even remember it but that it’s something that she’ll never have the luxury of forgetting.

And in grade 10 I knew a girl who invited her best friend over to watch Disney movies and then he started to put his hands down her pants and she said no but she is 130lbs and he is 220lbs and he called her a tease while she tried to fight him but he used one hand to hold her down, and the other to put inside of her and i was the one to push her inside of a classroom and stand in front of her while calling the police when he showed up at our school looking for her and she was so damn scared.

And a few months later I skipped class and was in the car with a guy who i had had unprotected sex with in the past while under the influence of cocaine but this time I was sober and I insisted we use a condom but he told me he couldn’t feel anything while the condom was on so he ripped it off and I said I refused to have unprotected sex again and so he just grabbed me and forced himself into my mouth and I was crying and he pulled me onto him and I just came saying “stop” over and over like a broken record but he must’ve heard something different because he went until he came and I just sat naked in the backseat while he drove me back to the school and said “we should do this again sometime”. And I had five showers that night and I scratched at my skin so hard to try and rip his fingerprints off of me, I still have the scars.

And I found out soon afterwards that that same guy had raped a classmate of mine, 5 months earlier and she told me about how he brought her McDonald’s first, and how he said they could take things slow and she told me about how he didn’t listen to her either. And he goes to our school and so after she told me about her incident and I told her about mine, we decided to report it to the police and the trial is currently still going on and he told people about it, except in his version we are just “asking for attention” and all his friends talk about how bad they feel for him. As if HE is the one that still wakes up screaming. As if HE felt like his skin no longer was beautiful, no longer belonged to him. And I held her in my arms as she bawled after giving the police her statement. And she did the same for me.

And I met a woman a year ago in a paint store and she had a service dog and I asked what the dog was for and it turns out that she had been so brutally raped and abused in her life, that the dog is literally trained to keep men away from her.

And I’m so FUCKING SICK AND TIRED OF THIS WORLD WE ARE LIVING IN. How many rape victims eyes have I already looked into? How many more will I? And how many more friends will I hold while they shake? Because I don’t know how many more I can take. And who the fuck still has the nerve to make rape jokes? And… Something just has to change. Please, someone just start being that change.

-16 year old girl

[extramadness]

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