Feminism is like a religious organization. It points fingers at a vile evil (patriarchy; or in the case of Catholicism, ‘original sin’), and claims that the only way to ‘repent’ from said-evil is to turn to feminism (or Catholicism). The only people that tell women they are oppressed are feminists. […]
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It’s Perfectly Okay Not to Be a Feminist
…and equally okay to self-identify as a feminist. However, many feminists (similarly to political activists and religious fundamentalists) insist upon those around them also becoming feminists. This is because whenever a person is part of a group that holds strong, core principals, part of those principals is to inevitably bring […]
Toxic Femininity/Masculinity?
There’s a lot of talk on the online sphere about ‘toxic masculinity‘ and now ‘toxic femininity.’ I would argue that when it comes down to it, toxic behaviour exists regardless of gender. There are some toxic traits more typical of men and some more typical of women. (Brings us to […]
Women vs ‘Toxic Masculinity’
Two men, both alike in romantic idealism, in classic and contemporary literature, where sexual scenes are laid. Their names: Mr Rochester and Christian Grey. These male protagonists in literature are often cited as purveyors of romantic desire among women. Cullen vs Rochester So I’ve read Jane Eyre, and I haven’t […]
Thoughts On The Gillette Ad
This article is about the 2019 Gillette ad that sparked online debate. Video is below. I think the Gillette ad has a nice overall message and is very pro-men. It’s not shitting all over men at all. There are a few cringey bits but it’s an advert for men’s razor […]
Girls, Boys and Body Image
Body image concerns men and women; not one or the other more. But what really goes through our heads? Women “Oh my god. My boobs are so small; I look like a little girl. Fuck, look at how fat my stomach is. Those stretch marks? Jesus, he wants a pic […]