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worms-in-my-brain · 6 months

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“Kill all men” (and variations) isn’t feminist.

The goal of feminism is not to reverse the gender hierarchy. The goal of feminism is not to eradicate half the population.

The goal of feminism is gender equality.

If you legitimately believe that men, as a group, are uniformly and unequivocally bad just on the basis of their identity, something they cannot control, and that, due to that, they cannot be trusted, ever? If you believe that only women are trustworthy or good and men and inherently bad, then you do not believe in some of the very basic foundations of gender equality.

And like. The belief that women are inherently trustworthy and good is also bad. Like, I kinda thought it was common sense that putting somebody up on a pedestal is bad because it has one of two possibilities: a) the possibility to set them up for failure (because no person is perfect, always good and pure, and everyone makes mistakes), and b) the possibility to provide abusers with shields; if you believe women don’t abuse people, even if it’s not an explicit belief, guess what you’re more vulnerable for?

And these thought patterns aren’t just anti-feminist. They’re pretty bad for multigender people, too. I’m genderfluid, but on average I am usually somewhat a man and somewhat a woman, just in varying degrees. So when you say that all men are evil, am I to assume you think people like me are, too? If yes, that seems pretty cold-hearted. I am not benefiting from the patriarchy; I am intersex and transfemasc. I am androgynous in a visibly trans way. In a misogynists’ mind, I’m not a man or a woman, I’m a thing. If no… why make an exception for me? It feels like you’re erasing my identity as a man— just because I am a woman does mean I am not a man.

If what you mean when you talk about these things is that men have to be aware of their societal position with respect to the patriarchy and vigilant for unconstructed misogyny? Then say that. Don’t say you wish men would die, don’t make fun of gay men and bi women’s attraction to men, don’t say vile shit about trans men just because you think it’s ‘punching down.’

#idk what to tag this tbh #it wrote it while thinking about how I feel when I’m being perceived as a woman #and somebody treats me like I’m this good pure angel #because it’s actually infuriating and yeah it’s sexist as hell #I want my capacity to be my own person acknowledged #what if I don’t want to be pure #and yeah I know it’s positive and I also don’t want to be a bad person #I just want to exist without assumptions being shoved down my throat constantly #and it’s bs that this shit is framed as feminist cause its NOT #also really not fun when I’m seen as a man for ppl to act like I’m evil #and btw in both contexts im specifically talking about like leftists who were #on the surface #accepting of diverse identities #so its not like this happens only with bigots or TERFs or whatever #this happens with ‘feminists’ and ‘trans-positive’ ppl all the time

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elleventures · 1 year

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In honor of celebrating black history month, I thought it would be exciting to share one of my favorite children book written by brilliant black authors each week.

To start off the month, I would like to share the following book:

Your Name Is A Song • {Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow | 2020}

Your Name Is A Song is a 24-page picture book written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow.

This book tells a story about a young girl who was frustrated with her teachers and peers because her name gets mispronounced and is often overlooked as different. As the little girl is feeling upset, her mother brightens her spirits by teaching her the beauty, history and the musicality of names from different cultures (African, Black-American, etc.) while walking home from the city.

Overall, my favorite thing about this book is reminding ourselves to celebrate our identities and where we came from; this story touches on other meaningful themes such as the importance of pronouncing and spelling names correctly (it creates a sense of belonging), celebrating culture and diversity, taking pride in identities, accepting other's differences, and self-love and worth. Another aspect that I liked about the story is how interactive it is; in the story, the author includes pronunciation of the different names mentioned in the books for the readers.

Lastly, the colorful artwork is beautifully illustrated by Luisa Uribe with the use of vibrant colors and cute images; this is illustrated with the use of pencil colors, making it look whimsical which peaks the interests of young children who are between 5 - 10 years old.

Comment down below if you have read this book! Let me know who your favorite author is!

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chiokedmachi · 3 months

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Cliff Notes Version: The Heartless Reign Chronicles by Chioke Dmach

– **Setting:** The story unfolds in the stark and sterile environment of the Reign Apartment Homes complex, where diverse characters grapple with their inner demons and search for meaning in their lives. – **Characters:** 1. Chioke: A strong, charismatic young man in his mid-20s, radiating innocence and faith despite the challenges he faces. 2. August: A brooding figure battling self-doubt and…

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wickedzeevyln · 5 months

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Tim's Swan Song

Tim never uses my real name, instead, he calls me rice, dim sum, chow mein, you know speak no English, he says, examines the expression leaking out of my face, so, if anger washes out of its pore he can pedal back like a true coward and say it was a joke. But I’m no bird, no feathers he can ruffle, no walls behind me for him to drive me up, no fit to throw, mama and papa raised their…

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growthgiggles · 9 months

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From Buddy to Bully.

The Nickname Effect. How others see us and refer to us can seriously go tour head and impact our confidence. Worse if it highlights our flaws, or weaknesses, and becomes an inevitable source of embarrassment. Many of us live out a masquerade, afraid of being slammed or snubbed for breaking the rules of romance, for example, by finding ourselves single too long, divorced too soon, or in…

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theophagie-remade · 10 months

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Sex from a guy who doesn't remotely want to be touched by anyone

#my beautiful maybe related maybe not idc children stone and issues #mytext #unrelated to the content of the post but not to concept in itself. i'm not sure how to articulate this well enough #but you know. horrors you read during pride month (and not) and whatnot and divisions and shit but. it is genuinely so. Sooo Gwaaaah #that so many different people who Should all be united For a common goal against a common enemy #can share experiences and wishes and feelings etc that are so similar no matter how different their sexualities or gender identities may be #(in this context in regards to sex)#sitting here thinking. eheh spiritually holding hands with some gay/bi people and some trans people and some ace people etc #and then you come here and See Things #and the ''right. we're never letting go of the push for assimilation in favour of the acceptance of diversity and intersectionality'' hits

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elleventures · 1 year

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As we continue to celebrate Black history month, this week I would like to share another one of my favorite picture book written by a brilliant black author. The book I would like to discuss this week is The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson.

The Day You Begin • {Jacqueline Woodson | 2018}

The Day You Begin is a 32-page picture book written by Jacqueline Woodson. The picture book was published in 2018, and it is a number one New York Times bestseller for young children between the ages of 5 - 8 years old.

The Day You Begin tells the story of celebrating everyone's diversity within the classroom; each person comes from a different background and experiences, in which everyone can learn from each other by sharing their stories. This is illustrated in the picture book when the readers meet Angelina for the first to share her story about her summer vacation.

After reading this picture book, the book tells a powerful message as it touches on essential themes like self-esteem, inclusiveness, embracing our differences and similarities, positive friendships, and celebrating diversity, identity, and culture. For the most part, Woodson makes it a mission to remind us we are all different in our own way, making us feel like an outsider at times — whether it is our race, cultural differences, appearances, what we eat, our actions — but once we have the courage to share our personal stories and experiences to others, it gives them the opportunity to learn and appreciate our differences and accepting us for who we are.

Lastly, the picture book is beautifully illustrated by Rafael Lopez. The book was presented with the use of various mediums to reinforce Woodson's story. Rafael used many traditional mediums like watercolor, pencil, acrylics, and wood to create texture and uniqueness to the character's story. The illustrator also uses a lot of rich, bright, vibrant colors to capture the overall meaning and message of the story.

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brandyschillace · 2 months

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The Forgotten History of the World’s First Transgender Clinic

I finished the first round of edits on my nonfiction history of trans rights today. It will publish with Norton in 2025, but I decided, because I feel so much of my community is here, to provide a bit of the introduction.

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The Institute for Sexual Sciences had offered safe haven to homosexuals and those we today consider transgender for nearly two decades. It had been built on scientific and humanitarian principles established at the end of the 19th century and which blossomed into the sexology of the early 20th. Founded by Magnus Hirschfeld, a Jewish homosexual, the Institute supported tolerance, feminism, diversity, and science. As a result, it became a chief target for Nazi destruction: “It is our pride,” they declared, to strike a blow against the Institute. As for Magnus Hirschfeld, Hitler would label him the “most dangerous Jew in Germany.”6 It was his face Hitler put on his antisemitic propaganda; his likeness that became a target; his bust committed to the flames on the Opernplatz. You have seen the images. You have watched the towering inferno that roared into the night. The burning of Hirschfeld’s library has been immortalized on film reels and in photographs, representative of the Nazi imperative, symbolic of all they would destroy. Yet few remember what they were burning—or why.

Magnus Hirschfeld had built his Institute on powerful ideas, yet in their infancy: that sex and gender characteristics existed upon a vast spectrum, that people could be born this way, and that, as with any other diversity of nature, these identities should be accepted. He would call them Intermediaries.

Intermediaries carried no stigma and no shame; these sexual and Gender nonconformists had a right to live, a right to thrive. They also had a right to joy. Science would lead the way, but this history unfolds as an interwar thriller—patients and physicians risking their lives to be seen and heard even as Hitler began his rise to power. Many weren’t famous; their lives haven’t been celebrated in fiction or film. Born into a late-nineteenth-century world steeped in the “deep anxieties of men about the shifting work, social roles, and power of men over women,” they came into her own just as sexual science entered the crosshairs of prejudice and hate. The Institute’s own community faced abuse, blackmail, and political machinations; they responded with secret publishing campaigns, leaflet drops, pro-homosexual propaganda, and alignments with rebel factions of Berlin’s literati. They also developed groundbreaking gender affirmation surgeries and the first hormone cocktail for supportive gender therapy.

Nothing like the Institute for Sexual Sciences had ever existed before it opened its doors—and despite a hundred years of progress, there has been nothing like it since. Retrieving this tale has been an exercise in pursuing history at its edges and fringes, in ephemera and letters, in medal texts, in translations. Understanding why it became such a target for hatred tells us everything about our present moment, about a world that has not made peace with difference, that still refuses the light of scientific evidence most especially as it concerns sexual and reproductive rights.

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I wanted to add a note here: so many people have come together to make this possible. Like Ralf Dose of the Magnus-Hirschfeld-Gesellschaft (Magnus Hirschfeld Archive), Berlin, and Erin Reed, American journalist and transgender rights activist—Katie Sutton, Heike Bauer. I am also deeply indebted to historian, filmmaker and formative theorist Susan Stryker for her feedback, scholarship, and encouragement all along the way. And Laura Helmuth, editor of Scientific American, whose enthusiasm for a short article helped bring the book into being. So many LGBTQ+ historians, archivists, librarians, and activists made the work possible, that its publication testifies to the power of the queer community and its dedication to preserving and celebrating history. But I ALSO want to mention you, folks here on tumblr who have watched and encouraged and supported over the 18 months it took to write it (among other books and projects). @neil-gaiman has been especially wonderful, and @always-coffee too: thank you.

The support of this community has been important as I’ve faced backlash in other quarters. Thank you, all.

NOTE: they are attempting to rebuild the lost library, and you can help: https://magnus-hirschfeld.de/archivzentrum/archive-center/

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knifearo · 2 months

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ultimately when it comes to shipping and fandom space treatment of aspec characters i just don't accept "aro/ace people can still date/have sex" as an answer from nonaspecs. like yeah. mhm. okay. now i think we both know that you're not saying that out of real interest in the diversity of aspec experiences. so you can turn in your seventeen-page essay on why and how you plan to examine this character's aspec identity within the context of a romantic or sexual relationship complete with evidence from canon and peer reviews from multiple aspec people within the next week or i'm putting you in the pit from the edgar allen poe story

#you know. the one with the pendulum #'hey. why are you as an allo person shipping this aspec character like this'#'oh aspec people can still date/have sex!'#'yeah. now can you answer the question that i actually asked you'#like goddamn just say you don't care they're aspec and you want to fulfill a sexual/romantic fantasy with them. that's Fine #it like. sucks. for sure. lotta aspec people will be unhappy with you. but everyone is entitled to their own wants and experiences.#but i'd prefer you just be honest with it rather than using our community's conversation points as retroactive justification #and ONCE AGAIN. you guys are real fucking cavalier with this shit and it shows a real fundamental lack of respect for aspecs #when most of you would NEVER ship a canonically gay character with the 'other' gender. cause again. it would suck.#you can do it. nobody's Stopping you. but it would suck.#and we understand that putting a queer character in situations that erase that queerness is shitty! until it comes to aspec characters!#and whoa... there it is again... people don't consider aspec identities to be queer... crazy how it always comes back to that #anyway. you all know what i'm talking about. have seen many posts about this lately #it is [ long sigh ] unfortunately a very hot button issue with the advent lately of alastor hazbinhotel #which. again. god i wish there were other canon aspec characters to be having this conversation about.#but we'll have to do our best with what we have #aromantic #aromanticism #arospec #aroace #talking #aspec #asexual #asexuality

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whoops-im-obsessed · 9 months

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You can say that representation and diversity doesn't matter or that its 'cringe' or argue about how it is or isn't good enough, but tell that to my 50 year old mother. Who binge watched heartstopper (of her own accord) and is now on her 3rd re-watch. Tell that to my mother who has since sat me down and had serious conversations asking me about my experiences and apologising for how she reacted when I came out. Tell that to my mother who once said she would never understand trans people and that she was 'just too old for that' and couldn't accept them, and has now realised what that attitude does to kids. Who has made facebook posts about how beautiful the story is abd how she wishes it came out when she was a kid and told all of her friends to watch it for the sake of their own children. Who is now researching ways to promote inclusion and education surrounding gender identity in the primary school she works at.

You can say it doesn't matter and that people can never change. But you'll be wrong.

#genuinely shocked at her but so fucking proud #heartstopper #lgbtqia #pride #representation matters #lgbt representation #heartstopper season 2

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chiokedmachi · 8 months

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Embracing the Spectrum of Reality: An Open Letter from Chioke

Hey Family, Let’s talk about the wild journey we call life – a journey that doesn’t neatly fit into binary boxes, where choices aren’t confined to this or that. It’s a perplexing dance of diversity, individuality, and countless shades of gray that often go unnoticed in a world that loves its labels. Why do we subscribe to the notion that we must be either conservative or liberal, aligning…

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#acceptance #diversity #Empathy #Evolution #Freedom #Growth #Identity #Individuality #Perspective #Societal Expectations

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neil-gaiman · 8 months

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As a mental health provider working with Gender Diverse teens and adults, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the Good Omens TV series. It's more meaningful than just representation, although that alone has made such a difference. The varied ways all of the characters interface with gender presentation and identity have proven to be such a useful tool to help people talk about and explore what these things mean to them, and to find their way to a more comfortable and authentic understanding of themselves.

It's effective in a way reality isn't, because it's so openly permissive of experimentation and change. So many of my clients feel enormous pressure to "get it right" the first time when trying out new gender expressions. Whether it be a name, pronouns, clothing style, haircut, etc. so many folks are too intimidated to make any moves toward their own comfort for fear they'll "get it wrong" and be seen as somehow less valid if they decide it didn't work for them as well as they initially thought. I love how all of the eldrich beings - but especially Crowley - make changes to their presentation over time or between earth and their respective head offices. And no-one bats an eye. No one even comments on it, they just automatically accept roll with it. That is so monumental and permission-granting for my clients!

So thank you, so very much!!

…also… as a fan and a therapist I would give anything for the opportunity to do couples counseling for Aziraphale and Crowley! This isn't a request or anything, it obviously doesn't fit in-universe. I just giggle every time it crosses my mind.

Much love to you for all your work! (I also adore your novels and short stories. )

I’m so glad. I hadn’t thought of Good Omens as a therapeutic tool.

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fakerobotrealblog · 5 months

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Providing a deep analysis of all Studio Ghibli films would be an extensive undertaking, considering the studio's rich and diverse catalog. However, I can highlight key themes and elements that are often present in their films.

1. **Spirited Away (2001):** Explores identity, environmentalism, and the spirit world. The bathhouse setting is a metaphor for societal structures.

2. **My Neighbor Totoro (1988):** Focuses on the innocence of childhood, the connection to nature, and the acceptance of mystery.

3. **Princess Mononoke (1997):** Tackles environmentalism, the clash between industrialization and nature, and the complexity of human relationships with the environment.

4. **Howl's Moving Castle (2004):** Examines themes of war, love, and transformation, set against a backdrop of magical realism.

5. **Grave of the Fireflies (1988):** A powerful anti-war film exploring the impact of conflict on two siblings during World War II.

6. **Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):** Focuses on self-discovery, independence, and the challenges of growing up.

7. **The Wind Rises (2013):** Tells the story of an aeronautical engineer against the backdrop of historical events, reflecting on creativity, passion, and the moral implications of invention.

8. **Porco Rosso (1992):** Explores themes of identity, war, and redemption through the tale of a World War I flying ace transformed into a pig.

9. **Castle in the Sky (1986):** Features an adventurous tale with themes of environmentalism and the consequences of human greed.

10. **Whisper of the Heart (1995):** Focuses on adolescence, dreams, and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's passions.

These brief insights into a selection of Studio Ghibli films highlight their exploration of diverse themes, including environmentalism, identity, and the human connection with nature. Each film is a unique artistic expression that often combines fantasy with deep, thought-provoking narratives.

#studio ghibli #hayao miyazaki #spirited away #my neighbor totoro #princess mononoke #howl’s moving castle #grave of the fireflies #kiki's delivery service #the wind rises #porco rosso #castle in the sky #whisper of the heart #chatgpt #film #film analysis #film theory

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indianasexuals · 2 months

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Gathering Strength in Diversity: New Delhi Asexual Meetup March 2024! 🌟

In the heart of the city, we found solidarity, understanding, and acceptance. Our voices resonate, our identities celebrated.

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#asexualpride #asexual #asexuality #indianasexuals #asexuals

#asexuality #aces #lgbtqia #asexual #acespec #queer #ace_meet #arospec #indianaces #aromantic

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camgoloud · 6 months

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one interesting thing about the nine houses is that despite the fact that diverse sexualities and gender presentations are so clearly understood and accepted by society, we never see a single character using words like ‘lesbian’ or ‘bisexual’ or ‘straight’ or ‘trans’ or ‘asexual’ or etc. etc. etc. to describe themselves. in fact we have no evidence to indicate that a nine houses citizen would even understand the meaning of any of those words if they heard them. despite speaking a language that is strongly implied if not outright canonically confirmed to be otherwise identical to modern english, handed down to them by john gaius as part of his attempt to redefine all of human culture around his own personal preferences and experiences. after blowing up the whole world. seemingly these particular words have simply been deleted from the collective vocabulary in that process? i choose to believe that all of this is because john read too much tumblr label discourse and decided we were so far gone that the only way to fix everything was to just go nuclear on it

#the locked tomb #john gaius

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writerthreads · 1 year

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How to write a found family

By Writerthreads on Instagram

The found family story is a type of YA trope where individuals from different backgrounds come together to form a family, possibly to make up for their lack of true family. When it’s done well, found families can be so wholesome and heartwarming, and I simply adore this trope. Here's a guide to help you write a compelling found family in your WIP:

Create a diverse group of characters

The key to writing a successful found family story is to have a diverse cast of characters with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. This diversity will make the story richer and allow you to explore different perspectives and themes from different points of views. It also allows for a wide range of readers to find a character that they can relate to.

Establish a common goal

In a found family story, the characters come together to achieve a common goal. This goal can be anything from surviving an apocalypse to starting a business together. It is essential to establish this goal early on in the story, as it will help to create a sense of unity among the characters.

Themes

Using themes can add depth to a found family story by providing a framework for exploring the emotional and psychological growth of the characters. Here are a few examples:

Belonging: The idea that characters finally have a place where they fit in, and the struggles that come with feeling like an outsider previously.

Identity: The idea of self-discovery when a character finally becomes part of a family and has the time and people to communicate with to understand themselves.

Acceptance: Characters accepting themselves and others for who they are, overcoming previous prejudices.

Family: What makes a family, and the classic tropes associated with families and variations of them. Eg. the "mum" of the group who also doubles as the "wild child" at times.

Explore each character's backstory

A found family story is all about the characters' individual journeys and how they come together, and this can be done by giving each character a backstory that explains their motivations and desires. This can justify bad choices that characters may make or simply allow the readers to relate to them more. You can also use flashback scenes or dialogue to reveal important details about each character's past, however, I think flashbacks can be used more sparingly and only if they serve a purpose.

Create conflicts and obstacles

Like any good story, a found family story needs conflict to keep readers engaged. You can create conflicts within the group or create some external obstacles that the group must overcome. These conflicts challenge the characters and force them to grow and change through adverse situations. It’s especially interesting to see how characters with conflicting personalities or life views have friction with each other.

These are some of the tips I could think of for creating a found family in your story. As always our tips are just guides to help you with your book and definitely not a set of rules to follow. Good luck and have fun! :)

#writing #creative writing #writing inspiration #writing tip #writing tips #writing advice #teen writer #writers on tumblr #writeblr #writers block #found family

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