#yesAllWomen

[mrswhozeewhatsis]

#YesAllWomen

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Bullying is not Okay!

Bullying should be strongly be discouraged and banned in school, educational institutions, and workplaces. It must not be tolerated in any form;

Verbal • Teasing • Inappropriate sexual comments • Name-calling • Threatening physical harm

Physical • Harassment • Physical confrontation • Degrading another person • Can at times be sexual in nature

Social • Spreading rumors • Purposely leaving someone out of an activity or group • Publicly embarrassing a person • Encouraging others to avoid a certain person or group

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Urgent and very important you should know 🙏🚨🚨

Winter has come in Gaza and the bitter cold has made us like idols 🥶🥶

The tents were blown away and we were out in the open without any blankets or anything. It is very difficult and I find it difficult to talk about everything. I am asking you for help and I hope that you will help us and look at us since you stand with Palestine and Gaza. We are in great need of help Very very.. Support me, every euro will work 😭🙏🙏Support link 🍉👇

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[xxchromies]

"Day of Retribution" 10 year anniversary

Ten years ago today was the day Elliot Rodger murdered six people. It's crazy the effect this had on feminism as a whole. Many things wouldn't be the way they are today, were it not for this moment. It launched the #NotAllMen and the subsequent #YesAllWomen hashtags. It gave the incels something to base their identity and worldview on, despite Elliot never referring to himself as an incel (nobody really used it back then, I remember back in the day they would call him an MRA, which is kinda funny considering he hated men too). Most of all, it gave people a tangible and jarring example of what misogyny can do to a mf, and what it can do to the people around them. People still to this day try to deny that misogyny was a factor, since he also hated men for being more successful than him. I don't think misogyny was all the only factor at play, but it was the main one. Even in his hated of men, he hated them because they had more sexual access to women than him, which he felt he was entitled to. Although Elliot is the only one responsible for his actions, I can't help but feel like our culture is to blame a little. Our culture presents women as status symbols to be acquired. Elliot was OBSESSED with status, likely due to his father being a movie director and living in SoCal, paired with his own vulnerable narcissism. He cared about having the best THINGS in general. It's clear he saw women as an extension of this. It was the one status symbol he couldn't buy. If he had a girlfriend, he would have emotionally abused her, it wouldn't have saved him. She'd only ever be an object to him.

It also makes me reflect on my own feminist journey. Ten years ago today I was an Anita Sarkeesian-hating "anti-feminist". I remember being on Tumblr and seeing people's reactions to this event, and being angry. I felt angry that people were blaming all men for one man's actions; I agreed with what the #NotAllMen people were saying. I also disagreed with #YesAllWomen, as I had not experienced anything like what they were talking about (I was literally 12). I hated that they were lying about the victims, saying all his victims were women when in reality he murdered twice as many men. By extension, I was mad they were talking about him being a toxic white man despite him being Wasian, and his Wasian identity being a part of his inferiority complex. I still disagree with the misinformation spreading, but now I understand that sexism is systemic. Yes, Elliot Rodger was more mentally ill than most men. But most mass-murderers are men, and nearly all of them are misogynists. And it's society's view and portrayal of women that led his to mental unwellness reaching harmful heights.

RIP Weihan "David" Wang, Cheng Yuan "James" Hong, George Chen, Katherine Cooper, Veronika Weiss, and Christopher Michaels-Martinez.

I also express my condolences for the families and friends of the victims, as well as Elliot's mom, sister, step-mom, and half-brother (I kinda don't fuck with his dad).

[mrswhozeewhatsis]

#YouToo

[witchstone]

i'm sorry but #yesallwomen statements are meant to draw attention to how extremely pervasive misogyny is in everyday life and how it can be leveraged at any women regardless of demograph, not a statistical fact describing the experiences of every single last women on the planet. nor is it declaring that these experiences are what womanhood, as an identity, are meant to hinge upon

[womantichrist]

I remember after the Isla Vista shooting and #yesallwomen and #notallmen started trending, there were men arguing the massacre couldn't be called a misogynistic attack because more men died than women.

[pinkfeathergurl]

Stop bullying on the Spot! ✊🏽✊🏻✊🏾✊🏼✊🏿

Bullying occurs everywhere, even in the highest-performing educational institution. Learn to identify bullying and stand up to Condemn it! 🛑

Respond quickly and Consistently to Bullying Behavior. We as a community can help our children and teach them the right way to behave. Parents, Teachers, school staff, administration, and other educational adults can come forward and help kids prevent bullying by talking about it.

Together we can stop it from happening. Teaching your child compassion and respect for others from an early age prevents bullying behavior.

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[deadcupcakehere]

#YesAllWomen because when I asked an 8th grade class who was sexually harassed, only few girls picked up their hands, and when I said it counts even if it was “just” an old dude in the street who made a comment about their body, all girls picked up their hands

[reverie-quotes]

Even as women have attempted to use #YesAllWomen and #MeToo to regain control of a narrative, these hashtags have at least partially reified the thing they’re trying to eradicate: the way that womanhood can feel like a story of loss of control. They have made feminist solidarity and shared vulnerability seem inextricable, as if we were incapable of building solidarity around anything else.

— Jia Tolentino, Trick Mirror

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After I written a post regarding to my journey for bought milk and diapers to my child Ibrahim and the price was not reasonably more than 140$... I decided today go to kan younis market (city in South Gaza) one of the big market before the war in whole Gaza strip to buy some clothes for my child with a knowledge there are no new clothes and most of the clothes are from bales (secondhand).  I have no problem if it is used.. The important thing is to find any clothes for my child because winter is starting to get tough... I went into all the stores that sell children's clothes, and there are 7 of them... I looked at most of the clothes inside them for sale in these stores. I rarely found exactly what I wanted, but I decided to buy... I took two pieces of these clothes and went to pay costs... Guess how much the saler asked for these two pieces.. The first piece asked for 140 shekels ($38), and the second piece cost 180 shekels ($49). Of course, I was shocked by these exorbitant prices, but the biggest shock was when I asked him why the second piece was much more expensive than the first piece... He told me because the second piece is almost new, not like the first, but for me they both look the same. I laughed and said to him, do you have another piece that is used a lot and is cheaper than this almost new one? He told me no, but it might be available after a week, but I don't know how much the prices will be... I was curious and asked the saler from where he gets these used clothes . He answered me that there are people who come and sell me these clothes because they don't have money to buy food . I asked him again, what if they have children? What will they do when they sell their children’s clothes? He told me it is enough for the child to have one or two pieces, and they sell the rest. After I heard that for a moment I keep silent and thinking of this world  why we? why gaza? why Palestinian people? why why why?... of course no one can answer? Then I back to my matter and asked him how much would you sell me the two pieces that I want.. Is there a discount? He said to me, I will give you both for 300 shekels ($83). Note: the real price before the war for these 2 pieces 30 shekels (8$) now ×10

In case ..., I only have 200 shekels ($55) in my pocket. I did not know what to do, should I buy or not... In the end, after deep thinking, I decided to buy the second piece... I felt so happy when I returned to my tent because I brought something for my child..

Note: Average income in the Gaza Strip before the war around 1000 shekels (270$). Now during the war no income at all

However, I wished that I had enough money to buy the second piece because I spent more than two and a half hours until I found what suited my request. I expected the money I had would be enough to buy clothes and buy some vegetables and groceries, but this is what happened, knowing that the price of vegetables and groceries is not much less than the price of the clothes. I will write about that soon.

Wait me for the second trip to buy some food.

Thank you all, my friends.

If you want to donate and contribute any amount even (5€) I will be so appreciate and thankful 🙏

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Love you all.

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Week 3: Tumblr - A Digital Platform for Social Change

In today's digital landscape, platforms like Tumblr have revolutionized the way we engage with social issues, creating spaces where advocacy, activism, and global movements thrive. Unlike mainstream social media sites such as Twitter or Instagram, which often prioritize rapid, superficial engagement, Tumblr offers a unique environment for deep, sustained conversations about pressing societal challenges. This post delves into the role of Tumblr as a vital tool in fostering digital activism, providing a case study for its impact on social change.

Tumblr’s Unique Position in Digital Activism

Tumblr, a microblogging platform that allows for creative self-expression through multimedia content, has established itself as an important hub for marginalized communities. With its long-form posts, multimedia flexibility, and deeply integrated tagging system, Tumblr differs from other platforms by fostering communities that actively promote social justice causes.

#BlackLivesMatter

From movements like #BlackLivesMatter to #MeToo, Tumblr has not only amplified these voices but has also allowed individuals to contribute in meaningful ways. As Papacharissi (2015) argues, digital platforms enable “affective publics,” where users express emotions through their posts, forming connections that translate into civic and political action. Tumblr, in particular, promotes this by allowing users to curate content that aligns with their personal narratives and social causes, creating long-lasting, impactful digital communities.

Core Features Driving Activism on Tumblr

Tumblr’s interface and functionality offer activists a set of unique tools that enable their messages to spread beyond traditional media channels:

1. Tagging and Hashtag Publics

Tags and hashtags on Tumblr are essential for creating “hashtag publics” (Bruns & Burgess, 2011), where users can follow discussions related to specific social issues. Hashtags such as #ClimateJustice and #EndPoliceBrutality organize digital communities around these causes, making activism more accessible and discoverable. As opposed to the fleeting nature of hashtags on platforms like Twitter, Tumblr’s structure allows users to deeply explore content, ensuring that important conversations continue over time.

2. Reblogging as Digital Advocacy

The reblogging feature on Tumblr enables users to share content across networks, amplifying messages and sustaining dialogues around social issues. In this sense, reblogging functions as a form of digital advocacy (Jenkins, 2016), as users actively participate in spreading awareness and reinforcing community values. Unlike a simple "share" on other platforms, reblogging includes the option to add commentary or reactions, encouraging deeper engagement and co-creation of knowledge.

3. Multimedia as a Tool for Engagement

Tumblr’s support for multiple content formats—such as GIFs, audio, images, and videos—allows users to communicate their messages in dynamic and accessible ways. Multimodal activism (Gibbs et al., 2015) plays a critical role in increasing engagement with younger audiences who prefer visual and interactive content. For instance, visually compelling infographics or short videos about environmental issues often go viral, prompting discussions that move beyond the platform and into the real world.

Case Studies: Tumblr’s Role in Real-World Movements

1. #YesAllWomen

#YesAllWomen

The #YesAllWomen movement, which emerged in response to gender-based violence, took Tumblr by storm, becoming a global campaign within days. Women around the world used the platform to share personal stories of misogyny, harassment, and gender violence, creating a global consciousness around these issues. Tumblr’s ability to support anonymity allowed users to speak freely about traumatic experiences without fear of backlash, making it a safer space for women to express themselves.

2. The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

Tumblr has long been a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ individuals. As Renninger (2015) notes, the platform’s community-driven ethos has created a space for LGBTQ+ youth to find support, connect with others, and advocate for rights. Through tags like #QueerVisibility and #TransRights, Tumblr users challenge heteronormativity, promote gender inclusivity, and raise awareness about the struggles facing LGBTQ+ communities. The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth, has seen its message amplified through Tumblr’s diverse content-sharing network, helping at-risk individuals access resources and support.

3. Climate Justice Movement

Tumblr has been instrumental in the Climate Justice movement, acting as a repository for environmental activism. Influencers such as Autumn Peltier and organizations like Extinction Rebellion have used Tumblr to spread vital information about climate change, urging global audiences to act. Multimedia formats, such as GIF sets depicting climate impact or infographics on sustainable practices, help disseminate complex data in digestible formats, encouraging users to take action, whether by signing petitions or participating in protests.

Digital Citizenship and Social Change on Tumblr

Tumblr users engage in digital citizenship, defined by Mossberger, Tolbert, and McNeal (2008) as the responsible use of technology to engage in society, politics, and community affairs. On Tumblr, this digital citizenship is often rooted in grassroots activism that starts with individual expression but grows into collective movements for change. Users are not passive recipients of content but active contributors to an ongoing dialogue that challenges societal norms, offering alternative narratives that advocate for equity, justice, and inclusivity.

The role of anonymity on Tumblr also contributes to its status as a platform for social change. While other platforms prioritize identity through follower counts and verification, Tumblr allows users to engage based on their values, not their social standing. This creates a democratic space where marginalized voices are more likely to be heard and where activism is driven by community solidarity rather than individual popularity.

Challenges and Criticisms

Despite Tumblr’s significant role in digital activism, the platform is not without its challenges. In recent years, Tumblr has faced criticisms for hosting harmful content, including misinformation, hate speech, and explicit material. The company has implemented stricter content moderation policies, but some critics argue that these changes may alienate users who originally flocked to the platform for its open and free discourse.

Another challenge is the platform's limited visibility compared to other social media giants. While Tumblr fosters deep, sustained conversations, it lacks the global reach of Instagram or Twitter, which limits its potential to drive large-scale activism. This has raised questions about how effective Tumblr can be in mobilizing action outside its community.

Conclusion: Tumblr as a Catalyst for Social Change

Tumblr’s role as a platform for digital activism cannot be understated. It provides a safe, creative space where users can engage in meaningful conversations about social justice, share resources, and amplify voices that are often silenced. By offering tools for reblogging, tagging, and multimodal communication, Tumblr fosters affective publics that translate online activism into real-world impact.

As Castells (2012) argues in his theory of networked movements, the internet—and by extension, platforms like Tumblr—has redefined how activism operates, enabling decentralized, horizontal communication. Tumblr exemplifies this, allowing for organic, community-driven movements that transcend traditional hierarchies of power.

In a world increasingly dominated by digital spaces, Tumblr offers a reminder that social media can be more than entertainment—it can be a powerful tool for advocacy, change, and justice.

References:

Bruns, A., & Burgess, J. (2011). Hashtag Publics: The Dynamics of Networked Activism on Twitter. Digital Media & Society.

Castells, M. (2012). Networks of Outrage and Hope: Social Movements in the Internet Age. Polity Press.

Gibbs, M., Meese, J., Arnold, M., Nansen, B., & Carter, M. (2015). Multimodal Activism: Tumblr’s Role in the Climate Justice Movement. Digital Activism and Social Movements.

Jenkins, H. (2016). Participatory Culture in a Networked Era. Polity Press.

Papacharissi, Z. (2015). Affective Publics: Sentiment, Technology, and Politics. Oxford University Press.

Renninger, B. (2015). LGBTQ+ Communities and Digital Platforms: A Study of Tumblr and Its Role in Advocacy. Journal of Digital Culture.

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