This needs a little explanation:
The whole societal/patriarchal “virgin/whore” dichotomy is stupid as hell. The comic industry is male-dominated and blockbuster movie adaptations are becoming more prevalent than ever before. So I decided to combine the two, as the Marvel character (Scarlet Witch) provided the perfect name to play off of to get my idea across - “Scarlet” alluding to “The Scarlet Letter” and promiscuity being frowned upon, “Bitch” for the derogatory term used against ladies who don’t want to put out
(submitted by mirablah
WERQ GRRRL)
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The widespread classification of disability as a “personal problem” obscures the way the dynamics of stigma, shame, and fear operate to enforce a body politic that expects all people to measure up to standards of physical independence and capitalist efficiency. These cultural forces teach us to scrutinize the flaws and blemishes of our flesh, demanding that we conceal or remediate that which does not measure up. this is part of how we learn to fear weakness and vulnerability, to imagine ourselves immortal and despise those who are ill or disabled for calling attention to cracks in the facade.Julia Watts Belser, Returning to Flesh: A Jewish Reflection on Feminist Disability Theology
(via hellomynameismaddy)
Grrrl Love Wednesday?
m + o: sure, why not?? happy wednesday, y’all! this was submitted by neel2bronte. Thanks!
grrrls will be grrrls.
(please note that this blog contains revolutionary content, occasional foul language, possible nudity, material about sex & sexuality, and potentially triggering stuff. anything potentially triggering will be identified with a big ol' TW at the top of the post.)
(please note that this blog contains revolutionary content, occasional foul language, possible nudity, material about sex & sexuality, and potentially triggering stuff. anything potentially triggering will be identified with a big ol' TW at the top of the post.)
