#fixeditforyou

[tarot-junkie]

🫠🤭

[tyler-mon]

when shown through a CRT we can see that these ugly, blocky and high contrast sprites turn into the lovely masterpieces that the developers intended us to see. curve your false nostalgia pixel artists. #fixeditforyou

[theassbuttofsunnydale]

I walk past this almost every day and noticed that graffiti recently. I'm really glad someone fixed it, plus bonus pride love 🌈 #graffiti #blacklivesmatter #fixeditforyou #pride #pride🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDLMgijgSq/?igshid=1spixrpb42jwn

[neuroillogic]

These are easily our best selling stickers, but they come in other things too! For when people just won't stop misgendering you.

Get them here!

[mohawkarchitecture]

#Hudsonyards #beak #improved #chickenafteregg #fixeditforyou https://www.instagram.com/p/BzY-b1jlmX3/?igshid=1qo99arq6cyug

[dearbubblog-blog]

This is what #girlpower is about. 🙌 well done to you @bouncingbackfrombirth - Show our girls they can change the world. 💟🌏 . @Regrann from @bouncingbackfrombirth - Hey @kmartaus these were in the boys section, but you forgot to put them in the girls too. It's cool though . .#IFixedit #fixeditforyou #imgoingtochangetheworld #thefutureisfemale #feminism #neverthelessshepersisted #strength #change #fairness #equality

[objectivistnerd]

@CathyYoung63: #FixedItForYou

[noellarosevox]

More flippy fun w/ hit songs... 😉😉😋 Do you know the uncensored version of Humble? I'm not a big fan of it. 😕😖😖 #flipthescript #makeitfair #evenout #howdoyoulikeit #fixeditforyou #musicmeme #behumble #sitdownbehumble #sitdownbitch #sitdowndick #sweetnthorny #cutebut mean #feminist #feministwriter #womaninmusic #femalesongwriter #misandry #misandristmemes https://www.instagram.com/p/Br34M-pADFe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zredagxrblzs

[geechieguh]

Serial bomber and terrorist had hidden agenda for killing innocent black people around Texas. #fixeditforyou

[secretdoorprojects]

bike & pedestrian danger / alert: open manhole on Broadway westbound at Valley St, right in the shoulder/bike area... can someone who works for the city of #providence (I know you follow me, c'mon!) nudge the proper department into action a.s.a.p??? the manhole cover was nowhere to be seen. but I did stick a barrel in it ;) #fixeditforyou #citizenaction #noinnuendohere #justtheharshrealityofapoorlymaintainedcity

[fattees]

#FixedItForYou #AhThatsBetter #RapePreventionStartsWithMe #IPromiseNotToRape #SeeHowEasyThatIs

[thesydneyfeminists]

WAG: Wife and Girlfriend … and So Much More

Sporting stars are amongst the most adored and revered in today’s societies, especially male ones. The players and their clubs inspire an almost animalistic loyalty across the globe. By default, their partners, who are often women, find themselves in the spotlight as well. They are swept along for the ride of fame, red carpet events and television appearances.

This kind of lifestyle may sound glamourous, and many of these women are no doubt proud and supportive of their husbands/ boyfriends. But it is not their sole purpose in life to foster and nurture their partners’ careers, especially if it means neglecting their own aspirations and achievements. But the term ‘WAG’ (wife and girlfriend), as used to refer to the partners of sport superstars, makes it seem as though the supporting role is all these women were “made” for.

The British press first introduced the acronym WAG over a decade ago as a label for partners of players on the English football team. However, the term was adopted world-wide during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Yes, WAG is, in a literal sense, accurate. These women are the wives and girlfriends of famous sporting stars, and there is nothing wrong or shameful about that fact. But they are also so much more than that. This label extremely limits their public identity and can also be harmful towards their own self identities.

Image Description: A photo of the back of a person dressed in a soccer uniform running on a field. They are wearing a black sweatband around their head, a long-sleeve green jersey with the number 22 in white on the back, white soccer shorts, knee-high green socks and black kleats with three white stripes. Their hair is dirty blonde and reaches their shoulders. You can see a number of spectators, players and other officials with their back to the camera in the background. They are blurred and out of focus. There is one player facing the camera who is also running and wearing the same soccer uniform but is partially hidden by the main player. There are two soccer goalposts in the background with green nets. Behind the field are a number of tall trees with no leaves and some white houses. The sky appears as though it is sunset, and is lit up bright yellow.

The label “WAG” doesn’t allow much room for achievements, successes, careers or even personalities of the women it applies to. It may be the case these women wouldn’t be in the public eye if not for the fame of their husbands. But that still does not mean they cannot be described as “so and so’s wife, primary school teacher” or “human rights activist” or “restaurant manager,” or whatever else it is which defines them.

The term has even inspired the creation of online lists and galleries with titles such as “Top 10 WAGs.” This specific list can be found on the website Askmen, who use the tagline “become a better man,” as if reading this appearance-based ranking of women would increase one’s decency. In doing so, the media strips away the individuality of these women and simultaneously sexualises them by rank.

Image Description: A photo of a slim person with short, blonde hair. They are wearing a strapless, lilac dress, silver bracelet and matching earrings. Their left hand is placed on their hip and they are posing for the camera at a red carpet event. Behind them, in the background and on the left-hand side of the photo, are two people with short hair in black tuxedos and another person with long, light brown hair dressed in a black blazer. They appear to be organising the event. There are also two people who appear to be attending the event on the right-hand side of the photo. One is wearing a tight blue dress with thin straps and has short brown hair. The other also has short brown hair and is wearing a blue dress that has beading work on the straps and hoop earrings. There are a number of blurry, unidentifiable people standing behind them.

Yet, despite the sexist connotations surrounding WAG, there are some women who have embraced the title. They enjoy the fame and attention that comes from being a superstar’s wife. WAGS LA is just one of the multiple reality television series based around the lives of WAGs. IMDb describes it as following “the beautiful and entertaining wives and girlfriends of sports stars.” The show showcases the fortune, fame and drama that results from the opulent lifestyles lead by WAGs.

Although many of these women seem to find no issue attaching their identities to their partners, their exuberant acceptance of the label suggests they are only in it for money and fame. Their actions thus perpetuate the stereotype that all wives and girlfriends of sporting stars should be judged as such.

This habit of defining a woman by her famous husband is also prevalent in acting. Perhaps one of the best and most recent demonstrations of this controversy is that of Amal and George Clooney. Prior to her relationship with George Clooney, Amal did not receive the same kind of attention she does now. However, she was and is very impressive in her own right.

For almost 20 years, Amal has been a very successful human rights lawyer. She has fought in high-profile cases with some amazing outcomes. Although her illustrious successes aren’t a secret, she began being referred to and identified as simply “George Clooney’s wife” after their marriage.

In 2017, The Associated Press announced the birth of Amal and George’s twins on Twitter. They wrote, “BREAKING: Publicist says Amal Clooney, wife of George Clooney, gave birth to twins Ella and Alexander on Tuesday.” Another Twitter user replied, “I think you mean Amal Clooney, noted human rights lawyer, gave birth to twins. #FixedItForYou.”

The term WAG has gained much traction since its conception. It is often used to dismantle a women’s individuality. It has contributed to an already patriarchal society that sees women as dependent on or even the property of men. While the role of wife is admirable and most certainly informs one’s identity, it will never be the most important or most interesting thing about a woman.

By: Georgia May

Sources:

LeeLo, J. (2017). Amal Clooney Is More Than George Clooney’s Wife. Retrieved from https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/celebrity/amal-clooney-more-than-george-wife/1974928

Voyer, M. Top 10: WAGs. Retrieved from https://au.askmen.com/top_10/celebrity/top-10-wags_3.html

WAGs (TV Series 2015–2017) - IMDb. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4986084/

Brumleve, B. (2015). Where did the term WAGs come from?. Retrieved from https://guysgirl.com/gg/wags-wives-girlfriends-originate-18274/

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sydney Feminists. Our Blogger and Tumblr serve as platforms for a diverse array of women to put forth their ideas and explore topics. To learn more about the philosophy behind TSF’s Blogger/ Tumblr, please read our statement here: https://www.sydneyfeminists.org/a

[kmp78]

all about those shallow women he is near by. Shallow and superficial. 😏- vk is the shallowest of them all

*JL

#FixedItForYou 😊

[2plan22]

RT @MalcolmNance: FINISH HER SENTENCE: “... for brown people whom I & my father hate.” #FixedItForYou https://t.co/ubkTeUCeZd 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1269375908298842113

FINISH HER SENTENCE: “... for brown people whom I & my father hate.” #FixedItForYou https://t.co/ubkTeUCeZd

— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) June 6, 2020

[laziestgirlintown]

"By the mountains and skies, my child, you broke free from our prison, but they would kill you, I've not been allowed to teach you how to live, and it would break my heart to lose you. Please don't, I mean do, crawl back into our cage." #fixeditforyou

baby lynx breaks out, mama lynx comes to the rescue

[christianitywithouttheinsanity]

#FixedItForYou