May 2010
“If we *are* so concerned though about young men getting drunk at a party, sleeping with another drunk woman, and later being falsely accused of rape (through misunderstanding, I suppose), then why do we direct all of our “advice” only at women? Why not recommend young men take the same advice that we give young women? Don’t get drunk, don’t go to parties/clubs, don’t engage in any sexual behavior at parties, and whatever you do, don’t go home with a girl or invite her to your room.
You want to avoid being accused of rape? Avoid the behaviors that will get you accused. Of course, that’s not what we say, because our society actively encourages young men to engage in these sorts of behaviors. It’s macho or whatever. Women get the majority of the lectures, and bear the brunt of responsibility in these situations, because we expect girls to behave themselves and keep an aspirin between their knees until they’re married.
If this situation really is accidental, there is no logical reason to blame ONLY the female victim or to give condescending, misogynistic advice only to women. Let’s start asking men to act with a little more self-respect, to stop acting like drunk sluts, and to bear some responsibility for their actions. As it stands, we expect the woman to do that every single time, and let men off the hook.” —
You want to avoid being accused of rape? Avoid the behaviors that will get you accused. Of course, that’s not what we say, because our society actively encourages young men to engage in these sorts of behaviors. It’s macho or whatever. Women get the majority of the lectures, and bear the brunt of responsibility in these situations, because we expect girls to behave themselves and keep an aspirin between their knees until they’re married.
If this situation really is accidental, there is no logical reason to blame ONLY the female victim or to give condescending, misogynistic advice only to women. Let’s start asking men to act with a little more self-respect, to stop acting like drunk sluts, and to bear some responsibility for their actions. As it stands, we expect the woman to do that every single time, and let men off the hook.” —
That drunk girl at the party doesn’t want you to rape her | The Daily Get Up (via rosietint, robot-heart-politics)
Let’s start asking men to act with a little more self-respect, to stop acting like drunk sluts, and to bear some responsibility fortheir actions.
RIGHT?
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I got a pair of dirty, shocked looks when I used the phrase “rape culture” two weeks ago and was then asked to please explain my logic. Shit blows my damn mind.
On a more positive note, I am all about feminist tumblrs this week, especially this and lipstick-feminists.
April 2010
Play
Welcome Home, Son
Radical Face
Welcome Home - Radical Face
You can never have enough hand claps.
Record Shopping
Matt and I made some great purchases at Antiquarian today:
No Age - Losing Feeling 12”
The Mountain Goats - Palmcorder Yanja 7”
and this new Blank Dogs cassette
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This could be me. Thanks to This Recording for the link.
Play
Something In The Way
Best Coast
Something in the Way - Best Coast
Despite my extreme love for Best Coast, I only just now found this little ep.
