#streotypes

[mvaljean525]

“People forget that stereotypes aren’t bad because they are always untrue. Stereotypes are bad because they are not always true. If we allow ourselves to judge another based on a stereotype, we have allowed a gross generalization to replace our own thinking.” 

---- George Takei, Oh Myyy! (There Goes the Internet): Life, the Internet and Everything

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Graphic - Mr. Brainwash

[phoebetrix-blog]

Its easy to put people in boxes. Theres us, theres them. The high earners, and those just getting by. Those we trust, and those we try to avoid. Theres the new days, and those who've always been here. The people from the countryside, and those who've never seen a cow. The religious and the self confident. There are those we share something with, and those we don't share anything with. And then suddenly theres us. We who believe in life after death. We who've seen UFO's. And all of us who love to dance. We who've been bullied, and we who've bullied others. And then theres us, the lucky ones who've had sex this past week. We who are brokenhearted. We who are madly in love. We who feel lonely. We who are bisexual. And we who acknowledge the courage of others. We who have found the meaning of life. And we who have saved lives. And then theres all of us. So maybe theres more than brings us together than we think.

TV2 Denmark

[bbeeccaa6-blog]

(After reading @kathryntheterrible post) I feel like feminism is becoming harder and harder to understand as it becomes widely known as a man-hating, patriarchy smashing, only-fighting-for-women’s-rights concept. The line between gender equality and man-hating is being blurred just by the term “feminism” and it’s female connotations. We are losing sight of what it really is.

Men are beginning to speak up about the stereotyping of their gender. They don’t feel obligated to hold doors, or groceries, or give up their seats for women. They feel like they are being treated unfairly because they can’t wear things like makeup or wear heals to look better because it is seen as unmanly. But these men think that they are standing up to feminism because we female feminists are seen as man-haters.

But guys. This. Is. What. Feminism. Is.

Actions should not be gendered. You hold doors or give up your seat to be nice, not because you are a man. Products should not be gendered. If a man wears heals or makeup, that does not make him a woman.

Gender or sex cannot be relevant in political, social, or economical activities. Unless gender/sex is a direct factor in a situation, you should be treated as a human, not as the stereotypes or connotations associated with your gender. Feminism fights for this. If you believe that both genders/sexes should be treated equally in social, political, and economic situations, and that stereotypes or connotations should not be applicable based on gender/sex, then congrats. You are a feminist.

[bbeeccaa6-blog]

To men. Feminism is more than a word.

People have opinions about feminism without even knowing what the word means. When they hear the word "feminism", they instantly envision women in a negative connotation. They start to imagine a stereotype-the hairy, loud women wearing no bra who is screaming at the top of her lungs that we need to kill all males. But here's the thing. It is completely wrong, unfair, and inexcusable to make assumptions without prior knowledge or experience. The world is lacking in cultural education. Feminists should not be man-haters. If they are, then they are defeating the entire purpose of feminism, and are hypocrites. Dear world, Feminism is the belief that both sexes should be treated equally. Not that one should reign supreme. Inequality is one of the greatest terrors that has ever plagued society. For thousands of years we have battled with stereotypes, sexism, racism, persecution and segregation, all because we aren't able to look past our physical and mental differences. This isn't a world I want to live in. If the word feminism offends you, then you are uncultured and misinformed. But don't worry. You may hate me because I want to be your equal. You may hate me because I'm trying to help you. But your hate won't stop me. And neither will my gender.

[hollyosullivan-blog]

Extract from my story

We must rid ourselves of these awful stereotypes. We have all had nasty things said us at some point in our lives and we have all said a nasty comment at least once in our lives. We are all human beings we all have feelings and emotions that is why it is so very important to be respectful towards one another. Calling someone ugly won’t make you any prettier. Calling someone stupid won’t make you any smarter. Hating someone won’t make you love yourself. Just because you’re insecure doesn’t mean you can point out other people’s imperfections. We need to start respecting each other and maybe next time say a polite comment. You never know it might make someone’s day. Please have respect for each other. Thank you all for listening.~2nd year Hollys creativity though it seemed quite tumblr

[stayinyourlehane]

"......... People Think This Way."

Everywhere I go on social media these days and in the past for a year I've seen some people that are white say something non intelligent. But what gets to me even more than people's stupidity is the fact that people have the nerve to say all white people must think like this or act this way. I don't know if anyone has noticed but our race, sexuality, and gender is only a tiny part of each of us so why does it give you the right to say that I'm part of what this person said because they're white or that we're the same sex? None. It gives you no right because whoever the eff I am doesn't determine what I believe.

[huzursuzduyargasendromu]

tecavüz

bugün,

kaşıma kılıma baktım, baldırımı mememi tarttım; kadın etmediğime karar verdim.

"kadın" demekti. "kadın" derdi. "kadın" giyerdi. kadın "kadın"'dı. "kadın" sıfattı. 

doğmamış onlarca kadın'ı öldüren ahlak doğurdu bu "kadın"ları.

toplum!

çık içimden. senin çocuğunu sevemem ben.