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A thread! As Feminists we should check our privilege too, gender doesn't exist in a social vacuum. Take time to introspect about whether your feminism is inclusive & identity the people it includes & excludes, Ask yourself how you can change this.
As we go through our personal & political journeys, it’s important to recognise our privileges, & be mindful of them.
When gender based violence erupts on our TV screens or makes the headlines in newspapers we react in shock.
When gender based violence erupts on our TV screens or makes the headlines in newspapers we react in shock.
What does it say about a society where such acts have become routine? The shell of silence surrounding sexual violence needs to be shattered. Our SM feeds are filled with posts from people who are quick to point out male privilege in everyday life.
But when you examine how they treat those less privileged than them beyond their laptop and phone screens, you’re left wondering if our Feminism truly is inclusive of all genders.
I’ve heard stories of creative folk who swear by feminism online, but ration their respect to other human beings based on their rank & file - the amount of influence they wield, and where they are in the power hierarchy.
Feminism is a movement that stands for gender equality. Feminists strive for a society where people are not denied their rights or discriminated against in all walks of life on the basis of their gender.
Feminists have fought for women’s rights,to protect them from violence in the workplace, on the streets, at home, to have legal resources when they face such violence. Feminism fights for equality in everyday life & in the public sphere, & is a movement I have strongly support.
But in the fight for gender equality, I’ve met feminists who routinely forget about both gender & equality.They routinely speak about gender as a binary, without making an effort to change their language.
And when it comes to identifying the roots of patriarchy, they frequently point a finger at those less privileged than them, refusing to acknowledge the role that they & those around them play in perpetuating the system.
The purpose of this thread is not to call anyone out, or to diss feminists who don’t see things as I do. Especially because none of us are perfect, definitely not me.
Growing up in a world of so much injustice and inequality I have never had to struggle to get an education. This is way I understand “sitting from a place of privilege”
But I have had my fair share of battles - but I have fought them from a position of privilege unlike many of my sisters. I have made mistakes, horrible mistakes, & I have learned from them. But I also realise that it is not okay to sit back and wait for the world to change.
As we talk about gender, here’s my plea to everyone who wants a more gender just world: recognise your privilege.
So when I listen to feminists who haven’t got it all together yet, I recognise that we’re not at the same place in our journeys, regardless of our ages.
So when I listen to feminists who haven’t got it all together yet, I recognise that we’re not at the same place in our journeys, regardless of our ages.
