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One facet of female solidarity that needs more discussion is anti consumerism and anti consumption. Our current western mindset is one of obtaining as much as possible, both as a show of wealth and for personal comfort. However, much of what we buy (for example, fast fashion) is produced in a non-transparent supply chain that frequently relies on female and Global South labor to make goods cheap and easily affordable, and thus more tempting for the consumer. These low wages that are paid to workers result in economic desperation and trap women in poorly paid, often abusive positions. Additionally, women and children are the most at risk from the negative effects of climate change, which is exacerbated by industrialization and over production.

By consuming less we reduce support for these predatory supply chains and their deleterious effects on the environment. Ideally if we buy goods, they are from female owned businesses whenever possible. Personally I also avoid spending money on items that enforce the beauty standard (this includes makeup, uncomfortable or impractical clothes or shoes, and cosmetic procedures). Essentially, what ways could you support female solidarity through consumption habits?

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I'd love to see feminists placing women in the role of "default human" from now on as a way of centering them, using feminine pronouns when speaking of people generally. Men have done this for themselves for more than long enough. I want to take maleness out of our language as much as possible, at least in English.

"To each their own" >>> "To each her own"

"Every person should be able to do what he wants" >>> "Every person should be able to do what she wants"

"God in His infinite wisdom..." >>> "God in Her infinite wisdom..."

Etc.

Just speak from the female experience as much as possible. Wash maleness out of your speech, and you'll wash it gradually out of your way of thinking.

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man hater (2019) introduction // full zine here

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women kissing at the 1990 National Bisexual Conference in San Francisco, CA

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Just wanted to tell y'all how grateful I am that radblr exists. Bright spot of my day to be able to interact with women of similar outlooks and theoretical backgrounds in this cesspool of a culture

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Sorry dawg, I'm a radical feminist and beauty culture contradicts female liberation (economics, health, social expectations). Agreed that humans have been doing various beauty practices, some harmful and some benign, for as far back as we can figure, but modern beauty culture is god-awful and absolutely sus

I've got some great book recs if you're interested in reading more

One facet of female solidarity that needs more discussion is anti consumerism and anti consumption. Our current western mindset is one of obtaining as much as possible, both as a show of wealth and for personal comfort. However, much of what we buy (for example, fast fashion) is produced in a non-transparent supply chain that frequently relies on female and Global South labor to make goods cheap and easily affordable, and thus more tempting for the consumer. These low wages that are paid to workers result in economic desperation and trap women in poorly paid, often abusive positions. Additionally, women and children are the most at risk from the negative effects of climate change, which is exacerbated by industrialization and over production.

By consuming less we reduce support for these predatory supply chains and their deleterious effects on the environment. Ideally if we buy goods, they are from female owned businesses whenever possible. Personally I also avoid spending money on items that enforce the beauty standard (this includes makeup, uncomfortable or impractical clothes or shoes, and cosmetic procedures). Essentially, what ways could you support female solidarity through consumption habits?

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It’s crazy when the dominating control of men over women and the grip of patriarchy is put into another perspective/context, you see just how much weirder it sounds to hear libfems endorse and defend such behavior with their dying breath!

Keep it critical, Keep it pushing !!!!

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Also mad respect for the South Korean feminists who created and popularized the 4b/6b4t movement in a country with extreme misogyny. We need to respect the roots of this movement and the women who spread it.

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One facet of female solidarity that needs more discussion is anti consumerism and anti consumption. Our current western mindset is one of obtaining as much as possible, both as a show of wealth and for personal comfort. However, much of what we buy (for example, fast fashion) is produced in a non-transparent supply chain that frequently relies on female and Global South labor to make goods cheap and easily affordable, and thus more tempting for the consumer. These low wages that are paid to workers result in economic desperation and trap women in poorly paid, often abusive positions. Additionally, women and children are the most at risk from the negative effects of climate change, which is exacerbated by industrialization and over production.

By consuming less we reduce support for these predatory supply chains and their deleterious effects on the environment. Ideally if we buy goods, they are from female owned businesses whenever possible. Personally I also avoid spending money on items that enforce the beauty standard (this includes makeup, uncomfortable or impractical clothes or shoes, and cosmetic procedures). Essentially, what ways could you support female solidarity through consumption habits?

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actually, separatism is non-individualist feminist activism and does actually benefit other women because it:

-socioeconomically hurts the male class

-shows alternatives to younger women and girls to being partnered with a man

-shields women and girls from the potential harm that could come with exposing them to predatory male companions

-creates space for and amplifies consciousness raising

-gives a woman a freer, healthier life

anti-separatists can cope harder

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I think it's a combo of reasons. The anti beauty industry/culture is a hard sell for most women because it's so entwined in everyday life, and wearing makeup, shaving, and other related beauty techniques are very commonplace. Most women have been following some form of beauty culture indoctrination for most of their lives, which makes it much harder to disentangle from their lives. I've seen a lot of pushback on beauty specifically from women who don't want to give those practices up, either because they feel more secure doing them or they're afraid of societal pushback.

For the anti-porn and anti-prostitution, there has been a concerted "pro sex worker" push, and for many they want to support the women involved in porn and prostitution so there's less reaction because pro sex worker sounds supportive, even though that philosophy harms the women involved. Additionally the further removed women are from porn and prostitution the less likely they are to have it on their daily radar as an issue.

Trans issues affect many women, and even if a woman herself doesn't see any impacts in her personal life, it's an easy jump to see how the issues could affect her or her friends and family. It's also a pretty talked about political and social issue at this point, so it comes up frequently in news and social media which keeps it relevant and talked about.

Overall I agree with your viewpoint, it's lower on my list of concerns. I still care, but I put more thought and effort into other aspects like anti porn, prostitution, beauty culture, and international news about women.

anti-beauty, anti-porn and anti-prostitution in all its forms are the most important tenants of my beliefs at this point. the actual conceptualization of sex is all wrong (especially on a sex class level of course, but as a cultural level too). we need to rethink the way we see sex and humans from the root

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Ladies… my fellow americans… there is a massive skilled trade labor shortage right now. Young men are simply dropping out in many ways and handing us a golden opportunity to take the reins of resurgent american manufacturing and the clean energy transition

Learn a recession-proof trade, join a union, become a leader. Shore up the infrastructure in your community and build its future. This country is ours for the taking, ignore the last gasps and kicking from dying male supremacy and step over its body into a new dawn

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a relationship should be fifty-fifty. She lays me gently in the cold dark earth and I crawl home to her.

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‘To you, my Father, who do you hate girls? With the same hatred you hate our Mothers…’

In the village of Umoja in Kenya, men are not welcome. In fact, they are banned. In Swahili, one of Kenya’s official languages, Umoja means unity. It is a safe and inspirational refuge for 50 women and 200 children. Umoja was founded in 1990 by female survivors of rape and sexual violence. It has also become a haven for women fleeing sexual and domestic violence, and welcomes people fleeing female genital mutilation, child marriage, and more.

‘I wouldnt wish any Maasai girl to go through what I went through.’

The local Samburu culture is patriarchal where historically women are seen as property. Beading is culturally significant and the women are able to support themselves by selling crafts. Protected by a wall of thorns, the village is self-sufficient and the women run their own lives. Despite resistance from local male-run tribal groups, the village continues to grow. Life is frugal, but the women own the land the village is on and proudly call Umoja their home. A beacon of light for women, Umoja has inspired other women-only villages in Kenya. 

- Umoja: The Town Where Men Are Banned

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I think more people on radblr should be talking about sweatshops, especially in the garment industry.

• Around 80% of sweatshop workers are women. Some employers force them to take birth control and pregnancy tests to avoid having to pay for maternity leave. Pregnant women are routinely denied sick leave to visit doctors, terminated from their contracts early, or left without any maternity leave when their short-term contracts are not renewed.

• Women are more likely than men to experience minimum wage violations. According to one study, "30 percent of the women workers in our sample experienced minimum wage violations, compared to 20 percent of the men". [Source: https://www.nelp.org/publication/broken-laws-unprotected-workers-violations-of-employment-and-labor-laws-in-americas-cities/ ]

• Indonesian women employees report that “girls in the factory are harassed by male managers. They come on to the girls, call them into their offices, whisper into their ears, touch them, bribe them with money and threaten them with firing if they don’t have sex with them.” [source: cleanclothes.org]

• "Toilet breaks are monitored, and some workers said they were flat out denied them, even when sick. The same goes for water and lunch breaks, both necessary to stay healthy when working 12+ hour days in a stuffy, overcrowded factory." 20% of women in sweatshops report experiencing sexual violence. [https://iwda.org.au/three-ways-garment-factories-violate-the-rights-of-women-and-how-its-allowed-to-happen/ ]

It's easy not to support this kind of abuse. Do not buy clothes first-hand. Only buy from thrift shops and second-hand apps, or find ethical brands and investigate where and how they make their clothing (hint: if a t-shirt costs $3, it's not ethical). Patch your old clothes. Consider learning basic sewing (it's not as difficult as it seems!)

I don't care how cheap Shein and Temu are. I don't care how much you think you need that specific Zara coat. Buying clothes directly harms women and avoiding it is a very easy way to help.

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Tiktok is tumblr but worse

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Varishe Moradi is just the latest victim of an oppressive regime. She is a political prisoner sentenced to death for "rebellion" by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. During her imprisonment, which has now lasted over a year, she was tortured, placed in long term solitary confinement, and interrogated. She was not allowed to present a defense at her own trial.

The news of Moradi's sentence has made the rounds on X and Reddit, where unfortunately but unsurprisingly I found the comments below, which focused only on the commenter's sexual attraction to her. Despite Varishe Moradi's humanitarian work, her unfair trial, and status as a political prisoner, she has been reduced to her attractiveness, per the reddit commenter.

Again, women are not seen as fully human, but rather a commodity, for sex, beauty, and labor (both emotional and physical). She deserves better. We all do.

It also shouldn't surprise anyone that when I dug into his reddit profile, it was filled with posts on porn subreddits.

Justice for Varishe Moradi and all women imprisoned unjustly.

If you wish to read more of Varishe Moradi's story, including an excerpt of her letter regarding her imprisonment and trial, here is the link I found:

https://iran-hrm.com/2024/11/10/political-prisoner-varishe-moradi-death-sentence/