I’ve been wanting to make a long list of ways to protest not just Trump but Trump culture, but I realized that all of my ideas were, naturally, maybe easier in my own life due to my race and class, and things that are not going to be helpful for people who don’t fit my demographic. Like, for example, I’ve stopped wearing make up, don’t pluck my brows as much, will be shaving less frequently. Things like that. I’m getting a couple of tattoos that I’ve wanted to get for a long time regardless, but I feel like are a lot more poignant after the inauguration. I’m also not going clothes shopping, or really shopping for anything I don’t absolutely need. And this is a super privileged thing to say, but it’s really important for those of us who have spending money, to not dump it into material bullshit. Trump, whatever else he is, is also the embodiment of capitalism and material gluttony. Something important to note here, too, is that when I absolutely have to make these purchases, I live in an area where is super easy to buy local, and I have the means to buy ethically.
With all of that said, I wanted to start a conversation with people about other cultural protest ideas that are more inclusive and are feasible/practical for others. I am bisexual, but I’m dating a man, and kissing my boyfriend in public is hardly going to cause a stir or defy anyone. Sleeping with him before marriage might, but that’s not exactly dinner table conversation. I’m getting a bi symbol tattooed, but it’s going to be in a place where no one will ever see it except for on the beach. Im not even going to begin assuming what are good/safe/feasible protest methods for trans friends. So come give thoughts! Submit things, reblog this, or just have conversations with people in your own circles about it.
