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Activism and PoliticsAre You an Activist?
Some periods in history have been quieter than others. For a short time after WWII the US seemed to be thriving but in fact discrimination was rampant. Political issues smoldered.
The coming election will be a turning point in history and matter to women more than any previous election since women were granted the right to vote. Either way Democratic or Republican victory for president, we can expect that women's rights will be continued to be trampled. Haley is captured by the likes of the Koch brothers and will always fall in line. Trump despises women. Biden too seems to despise women in spite of his penance after the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas fiasco.
Would you ever consider demonstrating, protesting publicly, or joining a march? There are really brave women who are protesting now but the numbers are small.
There are many reasons why women are reluctant or unable to join a public protest.
Health concerns and mobility issues. There are probably more Americans who have chronic or disabling illnesses than during anytime in the past.
Safety issues. Most of the actions of TRA seem to be confined to thefts of equipment, taunts and spitting. In other countries (Australia) there have been serious assaults. There is danger. Would marches in multiple cities at the same time help alleviate the risk?
Women posting here to Ovarit have stated that they could never work with women who are members of a different party or have different political views.
What are your thoughts? It was amazing when women marched against Donald Trump though later there were rifts between organizers. Also the marchers against Israel just seemed to appear out of nowhere. But it can be done.
These demonstrations (anti-Trump, anti-Israel) though were highlighted in the news. The suppression of news about any women's marches other than for abortion rights is very discouraging for anyone who might consider becoming an activist.
Some posters here have suggested that women soon will be or even now are active in an underground movement. The way I see this, is that then women have lost and men will be women when they feel like it.
it's hard to cover masculine underwear, so I have to use at least three pads at any given time
Sorry what?? I'm just picturing this girl wearing boxers that have pads slapped up and down the legs... Whatever is going on, if you're using three pads then you're basically going out of your way for the least efficient possible solution.
Do you know how few dudes there are in the world who could even deal with all the shit involved on menstrual??
So by this logic all women are the manliest of men??? Also... Dude, chocolate-murdering??? What is up with these stupid stereotypes that don't match anyone's reality? I know they can't seem to function without buying into every gendered stereotype no matter how stupid and unrealistic, but I'm just extra baffled by "bro you're so manly when you eat chocolate on your period like you're straight out of a Kathy comic that was regressive and outdated even in the 90s"...
I’ve had to wear boxers and a pad during an emergency and it was the worst thing ever!! Men’s boxers don’t have the crotch that women’s undies do. It’s basically like the two panels of fabric come to a point. So sticking a pad in there is like origami. Can’t these women use tampons or cups??
A lot of them are opposed to putting anything in their vagina because that's feminine.
Except penises, apparently. The "gay trans boys" always talk about how much they love having manly sex with men.
I’m sorry this is a serious topic but these comments are sending me
I wear men's underwear, so I get that boxers aren't great for when you're on your period.
But why is this girl not wearing men's briefs? They work the exact same way. Just cover the crotch with your pad.
Someone needs to tell the TIMs that menstruating is hella manly, akshully...
I love this. Can you imagine?? LMAO
The predicament they're in lolol. The thought of the kind of infighting and eventual fallout is bringing me so much joy!
Can you die of second hand embarrassment
unlike women who looooove their periods
I wear mens boxer briefs exclusively and have not had issues with pads
I always feel most masculine when I'm doing something only females do. /s
It's hard to cover masculine underwear
Did they forget that a lot of men wear briefs?
"Manliest of men" more like "most self-hating of women" and it's fucking heartbreaking.
Aw my heart it's so cute i hope everytrans boi are happy
Said no actual man ever. Not to be stereotypical, but come on. Only a young teenage girl would type this.
I once had areally stupid Quora arguement that was trying to validate some TIF about how pregnancy was actually super manly. Since they are really dudes shouldn't it anger them that people are trying to blow smoke up their ass? Most men I know get really really testy when they view someone as just flattering them.
True warriors bleed KING! Let's get together and talk about how we feel about this monthly inconvenience in a manly way! Just like bros do!
It's always obviously who's a TiF because men don't talk like this. Men demand validation, but don't give it. And as if a male could listen to another male being praised without crying about his own ego and turning it into a dick measuring contest.
Exactly. Most men are pretty blunt too.