Monday, December 2, 2013

So sometimes, when I'm clicking random things on the internets, I come across some article that makes me cringe. Not because it's it's inappropriate or un-pc but because it's TOO pc. It's TOO focused on what's "right" for me and in flouting societal norms. No matter what mindset you have, if you grew up thinking that way, you're wrong.

If I don't like one thing about my body, I'm just one of the brainwashed masses who needs help.

If I don't want to juggle the weight of the world on my shoulders, I'm turning my back on hard-fought women's rights.

If I use a certain word, I'm a bully.

If I laugh at an inappropriate joke, I'm part of the problem.

If a woman is naked, I should want her to cover up. (If a man is naked, I should think it's fine as long as he's in underwear.)

If I make a generalization about women, I'm anti-feminist. (Men: sexist.)

When did the world get so black and white? Why is it not okay to think what you want? When did it become common practice to shame people out of their beliefs, all in the name of love and respect? Shame on you for telling me what I "should" do. You can't tell me I should have a career any more than a man can tell me I should stay at home. You can't tell me I shouldn't think women are inherently crazy and men inherently stupid. As far as I'm concerned, it's a genetic fact! And speaking of facts, it may have escaped your notice, but women aren't the only one being objectified. "Oh my god! You can almost see everything, that poor girl!" Meanwhile, nobody's starting a rally for Calvin Klein underwear models.

I get it. Women have it worse because of things like "slut-shaming" and people with the attitude of, "Oh my God! You can almost see everything, what a whore!" Men just don't seem to get a lot of that in public. And those sentiments are to be contradicted... but by victimizing them? Swinging it entirely the other direction? You want know what people really think of things, go to a strip club. Two, actually. Look at the different mindsets of men and women in action. We're actually quite terrifying.

This worldview is supposed to be about appreciating what's different and natural about people.

Except sex. You can be sexual, but no one else is supposed to see you that way.

And body image. I shouldn't actively combat body hair because it's a natural part of me, and doing so conforms to current societal illness.

And opinions. I shouldn't think one thing or another about men, women, children, people in general. I should meet every one first.

Or language. I should definitely not believe that using words America has deemed unspeakable in a casual way takes power away from them. Whenever someone says "pussy" in a movie, I should cringe and write an angry letter. Certainly not laugh.

No, don't ever laugh.

Shame on me.

Shame on me for being the most natural thing of all: Human.


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