My women friends aren't weak, they're the strongest people I know. But when society is against you...
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Replying to @AdmiralHip
...i mean, imagine standing against giant crashing waves. being strong has nothing to do with it.
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You don't stand back and watch someone drown while saying, "oh well they're strong, they don't need my help."
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Also, these people assume that feminists are fundamentally different than women. That is in itself telling, I think.
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Replying to @AdmiralHip
Not to say women are a monolith, but as a feminist, I fight for myself too. And I like to think I'm strong.
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But I know what it's like to be attacked, and I haven't even gotten the worst of what other women have experienced. It's tough.
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Like, do these people not see all of us WANTING support? They say we shouldn't speak for all women, but who the fuck are they?
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Replying to @AdmiralHip
Guess what, randos. You don't speak for all women any more than me.
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I would say less so, in fact. And if you are a woman who feels she doesn't need anyone? Well then I ponder at that statement.
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Caping for someone is different than standing shoulder to shoulder with them.
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