This dress was inspired by the student in my sociology class who thought that all feminists were hairy and butch. I just want to make sure that everyone knows that a feminist can wear whatever the fuck she or he (or both or neither) feels like wearing. My sociology professor loved the dress and she gave me extra credit! I used a potato stamp to make the print, I used a vintage pattern to make the dress, and I embroidered the phrase “This is what a feminist looks like” on the bodice.
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Hello Tumblr world!
I’ve started this blog to break down stereotypes about what a feminist looks like. Feminists are all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sizes, shapes, genders, colors, classes, sexualities, etc., etc., etc. I’d love to showcase that in a fun and creative way here on Tumblr.
I know this blog isn’t the first of its kind, but I really wanted to start my own. I want this blog to be as inclusive as humanly possible, so please feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions via the ask box, or email (facesoffeminists@gmail.com).
As for submissions, send ‘em on in (via the email mentioned above or the submit box)! I would like each submission to be a photograph of yourself with just a few things about yourself. It can be whatever information about yourself you’d like to include (age, location, profession, hobbies, interests, etc.) but keep it brief—just a few sentences or so.
I can’t wait to see some awesome Faces of Feminists! Thanks all! :)
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I got my package from madebymidge
I AM PUMPED. I got a sweet tote, 5 pins, a poster, and a sticker (need to find a place to put it). And she included little hand-written notes! (Which I think is the sweetest thing ever and possibly makes me just a happy person.)
my sister called me
as she walked home
alone
in the dark
returning from a vigil
for Take Back the Night.
we talked about
sexual assault
and rape culture
and wondered
what it would be like
if we didn’t have to worry
every time we walked home
alone
in the dark.
- Feminist: It really bothers me that men are looked down upon for being emotional, or for wearing makeup, or for treating women with respect. Gender roles are ridiculous and they're hurting everyone.
- Guy: Yeah, I totally agree. That's why I'm sort of a masculinist.
- Feminist: MASCULISM? MASCULISM?! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN, MASCULISM? CHECK YOUR GODDAMN PRIVILEGE, MEN HAVE EVERYTHING THEY NEED IN THIS SOCIETY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?
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- : I can't explain how much this bothers me. It seems pretty clear to me that people call themselves "masculinist" and talk shit about feminism because they are not clear on what feminism actually is. Feminism is anti-sexism (and really anti-oppression, as these systems of oppression are intersecting and rely heavily on each other). Men are "looked down on for being emotional, or for wearing makeup" because those things are considered "feminine" and femininity is not something deemed laudable, respectable, or good. This hatred of femininity runs deep and is a form of misogyny. (Sidenote - It ties into and strengthens rape culture in a huge way.) Boys (and men) are taught not to be "feminine" -- if they ARE, then they are called "sissies" or "girls" .. because these are seen as hurtful words. Because being a girl, we are taught, is this terrible thing. THIS is why we need feminism. YOU need feminism. EVERYONE NEEDS FEMINISM.
- FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY.
