#Equality Matters

[hebrewbyinbal]

Equality is a fundamental concept rooted in the belief that all individuals, regardless of their background, race, gender, religion, or socio-economic status, deserve equal rights, opportunities, and treatment.

It is more than just a legal or theoretical idea; it's a guiding principle for creating a just and fair society.

Equality means recognizing and respecting our differences while ensuring that these differences do not lead to discrimination or unequal treatment.

It involves creating environments where everyone has the access and opportunity to thrive and succeed. This concept extends to all aspects of society, including education, employment, healthcare, and governance. Promoting equality requires a commitment to understanding and addressing the various barriers that prevent individuals and groups from experiencing the same opportunities and benefits as others.

It’s about leveling the playing field so that everyone has a fair chance to reach their potential, contributing to a more harmonious and productive society.

It's a continuous process of learning, unlearning, and re-evaluating societal structures to ensure that equity is at the heart of all policies and practices.

[smashing-yng-man]

I feel like everyone deserves to be with whomever they want. Same goes for classifying their own gender identity.

Equal rights for all.

[christinareedy-love]

AI video I created to celebrate Native American Heritage Day.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Day & be thankful for Native Americans. 💞

[harmonyhealinghub]

Unleashing the Power of Your Voice: Standing up for Yourself and Others

Shaina Tranquilino

October 21, 2023

Throughout history, individuals who have used their voices to stand up for themselves and others have played a pivotal role in shaping societies. From civil rights activists like Martin Luther King Jr. to Malala Yousafzai advocating for girls' education, these courageous individuals remind us of the immense power that lies within our own voices. Speaking up is not always easy; it requires courage, resilience, and determination. However, in this blog post, we will explore why using your own voice to stand up for yourself and others is crucial and how it can create positive change.

Advocating for Yourself:

Speaking up for oneself is an empowering act that allows individuals to assert their needs, boundaries, and beliefs confidently. When you use your voice to advocate for yourself, you establish healthy relationships built on mutual respect and understanding. Moreover, expressing your thoughts and opinions openly fosters personal growth by challenging self-doubt and building confidence.

Empowering Others:

Using your voice to speak up on behalf of others who may be marginalized or oppressed is an act of solidarity that holds immeasurable value. By amplifying unheard voices, we help create a more inclusive society where every individual's experiences are acknowledged and respected. A powerful example is the #MeToo movement, which empowered survivors of sexual assault to break their silence while shedding light on the pervasiveness of such issues.

Catalyst for Change:

History has proven time and again that when people unite behind a common cause with a collective voice, they become unstoppable forces for change. It was the resolute voices of suffragettes that won women the right to vote in many countries worldwide. Similarly, civil rights leaders fought against racial segregation through peaceful protests and speeches that ultimately led to significant legal reforms.

Inspiring Others:

When you find the courage to speak up and share your experiences, you inspire others to do the same. Your voice can become a catalyst for change in someone else's life, encouraging them to confront their own challenges and advocate for themselves or stand up against injustice. By using your voice authentically and fearlessly, you create a ripple effect that spreads empowerment throughout your community.

Overcoming Challenges:

Speaking up is not always easy; it often comes with risks and hurdles. However, by embracing discomfort, we grow stronger and more resilient. When faced with adversity or opposition, remember that every great movement encountered resistance before achieving success. Use these challenges as opportunities to refine your message, learn from differing perspectives, and build bridges of understanding.

The power of using your own voice cannot be understated. Whether standing up for yourself or advocating for others, speaking out has the potential to transform lives and shape societies. It may feel daunting at times, but remember that even small acts of courage can have profound impacts in creating positive change. So let us embrace our voices, unleashing their power to uplift ourselves and those around us. Together, we can make a difference by speaking up, even when it is hard to do so.

[wednesdayshadow]

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Behind The Headline: A Gay Man’s Story of His Arrest by Dariusz Alexander

BOOK BLAST Book Title:  Behind The Headline: A Gay Man’s Story of His Arrest Author and Publisher: Dariusz Alexander Release Date:  August 31, 2023 Genres: Contemporary memoir, non-fiction, true life account Tropes: Police procedures, gay entrapment, criminal law Themes:  Depression, self-reflection, overcoming hard times, struggling with sexuality, finding peace, maintaining dignity…

[melitadala]

“In some countries, women and girls are punished for wearing too many clothes; in others, because they don’t wear enough.” António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations sends an implicit reminder to France (in French!) 👗💔

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[politijohn]

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A third red state BLOCKS anti-trans legislation from becoming law.

Kudos to all the brave activists fighting their states hard on their bigoted legislation.

[elkian]

So I never really questioned Kabru and Mithrun's dynamic given what's coming up, but that episode really emphasized some stuff to me. We know already that long-lived races, particularly elves, have a tendency to dismiss the other groups as being childlike. But the sheer infantilization that everyone, and specifically Kabru, have to deal with in that episode really hammers it home.

When Kabru mentions his adoption, pretty much all of the Canaries start immediately treating him like a toddler. And we know from flashbacks in the manga that he received pretty much the same treatment from his adopter - I wouldn't say he was quite treated like a favored pet, but it's much closer to that than any kind of healthy relationship dynamic.

So when Mithrun stands up, gets in his face, looks him eye-to-eye and says: "You're plotting something. I'm going to find out what.", that? That is the first time in this scene - maybe in his life - that an elf takes Kabru seriously. Mithrun has his own thing going on, but regardless of his reasoning, he addresses Kabru as a person and an adult. As someone with complex motivations who could potentially trip him up. I don't doubt Kabru has in the past used that infantilization to his advantage, but it's blatantly obvious that he doesn't enjoy it. Who would? So Mithrun starting their relationship by treating Kabru as a peer explains a lot about their dynamic down the line, in my opinion.

Kabru doesn't have to prove his humanity, his personhood, his adulthood to this man, one of a group infamous for how they treat younger species. It must feel like one hell of a paradigm shift.

EDIT: I've seen it pointed out on this post and others that Kabru also shows Mithrun understanding and decency and sees him in a way that others haven't been and I think that's a very important parallel and good point.

[cobaltfluff]

wait, who's getting married??

[mimi-0007]

[christinareedy-love]

It's A Trans World. 🌎 🏳️‍⚧️

💙💖🤍💖💙

Had this downloaded to Pixabay first, but then I deactivated my account after only posting 4 pictures. Turns out when you deactivate your account, any pics you downloaded stay on the site and are labeled under anonymous, so posting it again here, because I know there a few trans people on here, & this is the world we would all like to see.

And 🖕 transphobes.

STOP TRANS GENOCIDE

TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

FIGHT FOR TRANS LIVES

[marypsue]

Man, it's cool and all if you see a metaphor for marginalisation in the monstrous, and if you want the power fantasy of 'what if you could just eat anybody who threatened you/pissed you off'. Me too.

However, as soon as you start saying 'no, these monsters are a 1:1 on Specific Marginalised Group, and you have to treat them in the fiction like they are directly representative of real human members of the marginalised group', BUT you also, in the fiction, make them hurt/kill/eat humans? And then try to shame me, your audience, for noticing or engaging with the bit where they kill people, because you made them directly representative of a real-world marginalised group? You have lost me, and also, I think, the plot.

[sneakyboymerlin]

Merlin is kind of like a dog to Arthur. I mean this in all of the good and all of the bad ways.

[sp00ky-scary]

she puts estrogen in the Gotham water supply /j