May 26, 2008 at 5:01 am (Uncategorized)
Tags: Bad Influences, Feminism, Male Dominance, Stereotypes, Television, Youth
We all hate it, we all know it, it’s Home Improvement! Yes, every night on Nick @ Nite you’re sure to find the sexist and insensitive Tim Allen and Company! As I’m about to watch George Lopez, I catch the last few minutes, and in those minutes, I die a little inside.
Tim Allen is known for his family comedy roles such as, The Santa Clause. I ask you, why would you want children who watch you every day, to think that building things is strictly for men? Or that men find it easier to block out women and still be the man of the house. Do you really want future husbands to think they can easily take abuse of women. Tim Allen also shows that he has little regard to his wife’s dreams, and thinks all of her talk is boring. Tim, is it truly because you can’t understand it and are too arrogant to admit it?
Oh wait, fairly sure you did admit it. In basically every episode. In the episodes he often says things like, “Grunt grunt, English please?” Since when did a grunt show dominance and manliness? Isn’t that how cave men spoke? This also shows young boys that they cannot be smart and like cleaning, and still be manly. It also furthers the mindset of men dominating women. Notice that Jill had to go back to school in the series. Because as feminist terms were approaching, people began to not relate to the house wife set. Jill still has a full plate of classes, an accident prone husband, and some wacky sons! Those silly little Taylors!
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May 23, 2008 at 12:43 am (Uncategorized)
Tags: Double standards, Feminism, Gender, Junior High, Sexuality, Stereotypes, Teen
Okay, so as you can see, I’m kind of a feminist crusader. Now a few things I’ve noticed have really just irritated me to an absurd amount.
1. When I’m told Hilary Clinton can’t handle the country because she isn’t prepared to take care of an army. It’s a man’s job!
2. When I’m told women shouldn’t drive trucks, they won’t get much use
3. When I hear that girl’s shouldn’t be the one to ask someone out, because it seems slutty. Not only does it place a negative judgment on girls who want to have fun, it suggests girls who assert themselves are bad as well.
4. When I see a girl’s books get pushed down and someone rushes to help her, but if a girl were to help a guy, god forbid, you’ve got the major hots for him.
5. When girls get weird looks while doing construction work or other manual labor. Like our bodies aren’t effective and efficient too?
6. On television when I hear crap on Home Improvement like, “What’s with guys and not asking for directions?” Or, “What’s with men and their cars, tools, etc.” Come on. Guys can’t all be lumped together in these old fashioned stereotypes of masculinity.
7. When a change of style for a girl means she’s trying to make a statement about her politics, sexuality, etc. Just look at all that has been written about Hillary Clinton’s wardrobe throughout this campaign? Maybe we dress the way we dress because we like it?
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May 23, 2008 at 12:42 am (Uncategorized)
Tags: Feminism, Junior High, Sexuality, Stereotypes, Style
No, this blog post is not all about the latest trends and materialistic things. Clever title though, don’t you think? The reason I mention it is because, to people around me, it seems, a change of style, especially outside the usual teen girl style, means you’re a lesbian. If you’d prefer a baggy flannel shirt and jeans versus a mini skirt and a halter, you’re lesbian. Don’t you see? And for that matter, it even seems people think if your attitude is a little independent or assertive, even this has something to do with your sexuality. Where did these ideas come from? What’s the point of judging books by their covers?
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May 23, 2008 at 12:42 am (Uncategorized)
Tags: Bisexuality, Coming out, Feminism, Girl, Junior High, Queer, Sexuality, Teen
My sexuality is very recently discovered. I did not decide to be this way. I even had been having “girl crushes” in my elementary years. Now, in 7th grade, I realized this wasn’t the way it was “supposed to be.” My other friends didn’t act this way around girls. I noticed my joking flirting was actually sincere. I now have my first serious crush on a girl I go to school with. I realized I actually could see myself being with her. I decided that a few months ago actually. When I read about other people’s discoveries of their sexualities.
It’s true, I do care for a guy in some eyeliner and skinny jeans. Now I wonder if it was just because they have some of those same feminine qualities I like in girls. And there’s nothing incredibly taboo about liking boys, even when they’re “girly.” Maybe these crushes are just a way for me to escape what is truly going on in my mind: interest in girls. Every time I try to admit this interest to myself, I would try and distract myself.
In my state, and especially the town I’m in, being “queer” is very rare. But I think it’s more like, people don’t want to think about it. My cousin and trusted friend sat by me as I told my mother. I told my mom just moments after I told my cousin. Let’s call this cousin Candle. My mom sat by me and Candle and they were rambling on about something, but I was still distracted by the conversation Candle and I had just had about my sexuality. Then I spat out, “Mom, I’m bi.” All my mom did was say, “Hmm. Okay.” I kind of laughed. I had been expecting something much more dramatic.
The text I sent to my older sister shortly after that was almost humorous. I was trying to make the situation as light as I could. It read, “Hey, love. Listen, I’m just going to give it to you straight, which is slightly ironic, because this message is saying I’m bi. Lol.”
That is how the four people I trust most in this world found out, Candle, my sister, my mother, and myself. Even with so much support from people I’m close to, it’s a scary process.
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May 23, 2008 at 12:41 am (Uncategorized)
Tags: Feminism, Junior High, Sexuality, Teen
Hey, this is my blog about my everyday life. Just call me Riot. This is about being a bisexual feminist, yes, even at 13. I know, some may be thinking, “she’s far too young to know her sexuality.” If you’re one of them, how do you know you’re straight? Because it’s one of those things you just know. Others may be saying, “It’s just a rebellious thing, just a phase, she’ll get over it.” Every day I hear this hurtful ignorance. Or someone asking me if I’m gay, I deny it, because growing up in my small town in an extremely conservative state can be hell for someone different.
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