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also why do people get so annoyed about trigger warnings on tumblr bc seriously you get trigger and content warnings all the time in real life

you get warnings on the back of dvds saying if stuff contains violence or scary scenes because some people - and not just children - will not want to see that kind of thing

on national news stations you get warnings before certain reports if theyre going to contain descriptions of abuse because that might be triggering to some people

and tv stations almost invariably warn for flashing images because they can trigger conditions like photosensitive epilepsy

stop acting as if trigger warnings and content warnings are some new thing that are only used and wanted by “”“overly sensitive people”“” on tumblr

there is nothing “overly sensitive” about not wanting to see certain things because of the effects they have on you

and people have recognised that for years in real life as well as on the internet

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Whether you’re in Standing Rock or your hometown, allies are a vital part of the movement. Here are some tips on showing up responsibility. 

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YES

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we’ve always been around

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Sexism goes both ways

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men don’t abuse women because they haven’t learned how to cry+show emotions in a healthy way; they abuse women because since birth, through parenting and media and the overall surrounding culture they are taught that women are subhuman, made to exist in the control of men. men exercise this control through violence, with their entitlement translating into epidemic levels of rape and domestic violence.

simply telling men it’s ok to cry wont help women; an abuser can both cry and abuse you know!! society protecting women’s rights and showing zero tolerance towards rape and violence against women will help, and that’s what we should be focusing on instead of engaging with mra types who have no empathy for anyone but themselves

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Women of Standing Rock

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Straight hair is not tied with any cultural or political significance. You can not appropriate straight hair. There was never a day on this planet that a white girl was denied space, opportunity or access to anything because her hair was blonde and straight. Let’s stop pretending and being petty just because someone told you wearing cornrows was offensive. It is not like you don’t have a whole life of privilege waiting for you when you return to straight hair. 

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Her name is Margaret Hamilton.

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“The rage in Germany is skirts on fellas (don’t knock it, girls, the Romans wore ‘em and looked quite groovy)”

From 16, November 1967

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The Perfect Explanation of Privilege – In One Powerful Punchline

“The Pencilsword” is a comic strip by Toby Morris, an illustrator from New Zealand. His most recent comic, “On a Plate” hits hard at the heart of the issues of concerning wealth and privilege.

How many times have you heard the “I’ve never been handed anything on a platter” argument in regard to social security and other social benefits?

Toby wrecks this argument by showing how two children can grow up, be loved and supported, and yet still have two very different outcomes.

Make sure to follow all the way to the end for the powerful punchline. This comic is an increasingly sad reality for far too many of this nation’s children and families.

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your gender is not an inconvenience

your pronouns are not an inconvenience

you are not an inconvenience

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things to normalise

- gay parents - female masturbation - guys showing emotion - they/them pronouns

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The name you choose for yourself is your real name.

The gender that you identify as is your real gender.

The pronouns that you prefer are your real pronouns.

What you have chosen to do with your body (staying as is, transitioning, etc.) is exactly how said body is supposed to be, and is your real body.

Your definitions of yourself are what makes the real you.

Always.

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