#smash the binary

[lexiklecksi]

Happy international women’s day!

I wanted to write an intelligent post for this international women’s day, but frankly, I am exhausted. Exhausted of discussing my rights, freedom, existence and sexuality with strangers online. Exhausted of leaving my social media bubble which consists of cool, queer and feminist people to get hit by reality.

There are still too many people who think women’s rights aren’t human rights. And that is unbelievable to me because whether you identify as a woman or not, we need to care about all people in this society. I’m also exhausted about discussing why we still need feminism and why gender equality benefits all genders. But I’m also inspired.

Inspired by all these magnificent women on here who continue to fight for their rights, empower other women and inspire me to not give up the fight. Inspired by all the nonbinary folks and feminist men out there who show their identity even when they are constantly getting harassed. For all the brave people who have suffered from sexual harassment and abuse but chose to live with their trauma.

I know that I am incredibly privileged and I always considered myself to not be a victim of this patriarchal society. But the more I think about all the comments others made about my body, the way some people keep questioning my skills and competence just because I am a woman ….

The gender pay gap and the gender data gap are real, so please educate yourself. Women are still being discriminated against in all aspects of their lives, from their own home to public spaces to the court room. Even in a workplace environment, whether it is harassment or getting paid less than their male colleagues. And I’m not even in a position to talk about working mothers, who have to juggle being there for their children and working full-time while facing uninvited judgment for it.

Let’s face reality: Nobody wants to be a victim, we want to be empowered, to feel free and live our lives the way we deem right. And I hope that’s possible in the near future, at least where I live, but there’s so much to work on. So let’s work on smashing the patriarchy together!

And even though some feminists might disagree with me on this: patriarchal structures suppress everyone who isn’t rich or in power and that includes most men. So it’s not just the female urge to smash the patriarchy, it’s the human urge to free ourselves from the societal, political and religious suppression that tries to hold us down, keep us small and hush our voices. Feel free to discuss this topic further in the comments, this is a safe space.

If anyone feels the need to write something hateful in my comment section, I will delete it. That’s just to ensure my own mental health and to protect the people reading this post and comments. I am open to discussion, but my rights are not up for a debate.

Let’s smash the patriarchy together!

Noted: When I speak of women, of course that includes trans women.

[stadt-st-gallen]

in honor of pride month we're blowing up that bigass binary clock at the train station

[girlwiththegreenhat]

Why the fuck are people on Twitter upset about nonbinary robots. Transformers are aliens, why would they follow another species gender binary based on reproduction when they don't even reproduce sexually. If anything, ALL the robots should use they/them.

[the-casbah-way]

some people are not going to like this but there is not in fact a rigid red line between cis people and trans people and acting like there is isn't helpful for anyone

[multigenderswag]

Shoutout to multigender people who are both cis and trans! You're very cool. Keep on confusing people :)

[pkmn-smashorpass]

Since you did the gender ratio poll, could you also make sexuality poll to see how much aces you have collected (gotta catch 'em all)

Why not?

[smash-or-pass-anything]

[dyingrobot]

I just saw a list of pronouns and names related to robots and I just!!!! 1010011001 vibrated out of excitement?!?!

[simplegenius042]

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[teaktty]

Selkie, my binary smashing cat! Selkie is both monstrous and lovely.

Selkie is all things, and soft

[marshmallowsamwitch]

Most guys I know: straight

Same guys when Chris Hemsworth: straight*

*exceptions apply

[neerasrealm]

the way terfs have made me see the word Feminist as a red flag bc i'm like ''oh does this person care about the struggles i have faced as a woman and want to hear me out or do they think i have to conform to their narrow viewpoint in order to preserve the womanhood apparently given to me by god''

[bemodreamy]

[purplecatruins]

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring Summer 2021 [aka the six pack dresses aka body builder torsos]...This was Daniel Roseberry's third collection for Schiaparelli and Roseberry wanted to show that Haute Couture does not need to be ONLY associated with fairy-tale dresses, princess gowns and loads of tulle+taffeta and ultra femininity - and he did succeed! I think, since then a lot of other fashion houses did the same and expanded the design horizon in that sense; and in 2024 a lot more houses presented unisex looks or looks worn not only by typical models. But still long way to go! And the gender binary in fashion is a useless construct, anyway!

This collection also had the hard shell body builders torsos in different colours and the typical Elsa Schiaparelli eye and padlock motif in different designs.

Photoshoot from Vogue Spain: https://www.celestineagency.com/feature/schiaparelli-couture-vogue-spain

[ragnar0c]

How the EO3 HD steam vrs has been going

[romanvaloakadrbenz]

Finally feeling better after being sick for the last few days. How was y'all's weekend? Do anything interesting? See anyone you love? Been to any cool places?

On a side note, I'm heading to Austin this weekend for a concert with my bestie and sister. Kind of exciting, haven't been to Austin so let's see what the city gives me.