There is a dangerous myth going around this country that sexism doesn’t exist anymore, that we have gotten past it and that ‘alarmist’ feminists are an outdated nuisance. Warnings like, ‘Oh, watch out—here comes the feminazi!’ abound in our culture, as if for a woman, entitling yourself to an opinion puts you on par with followers of the Third Reich.
When someone says something negative about my face or body I will always and forever just completely lose my shit, because I have so much hatred in me, a violence that lies just beneath the surface of my delightfully illustrated skin. Being called ugly and fat and disgusting to look at from the time I could barely understand what the words meant has scarred me so deep inside that I have learned to hunt, stalk, claim, own and defend my own loveliness and my image of myself as stunningly gorgeous with a ruthlessness and a defensiveness that I fear for anyone who casually or jokingly questions it, as my anger and rage combined with my intense and fearsome command of words create insults meant to maim, kill and destroy.
PLEASE READ BEFORE FOLLOWING. THIS BLOG CONTAINS SOME GRAPHIC ARTWORK DEALING WITH RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE.
This blog's purpose is to celebrate the achievements and success of the feminist art and literature movements. Here you will find photos, videos, and writing about feminist artwork (painting, photography, drawing, etc.), literature, films, and music. It will also feature artwork and such of feminist interest.
This blog will present material created by and for members of all types of feminist theories and ideologies. Many different opinions will be represented here. If you disagree with something or find yourself offended send a respectful comment to me via the "Ask a Feminist" link. I encourage conversation. I'd love to enlighten anyone who is confused about a certain branch of feminist belief or idea. I'd also love to hear what you'd like so see more of.
