In the States the emancipation of slavery was seen as a tool for women’s organizations to bolster their own rights and there was no activism specifically conducted to liberate black women from the physical and sexual abuse they faced at the hands of their slave owners. This offensive statement cemented what had bothered me about the Riot Grrrl scene: These women activists created a movement that was only relatable for them and there was no thought given to the inclusion of women of color.
If you’re someone who has respect for, issues with, or a longing to have been present for the riot grrrl movement, this book is a must. Kathleen is my queen 👑
a classic staple when navigating girlhood, and though it is not strictly talking about the poc experience of being a teenager raised under an immigrant, it definitely parallels the experiences one may feel. the tears you cry and the anger you incite.
hauntingly creepy short story about a “hysterical” woman under the 17th century rest cure who gradually goes insane, becoming obsessed with the yellow wallpaper in the room she’s trapped in. it pretty much ended the rest cure and is also an amazing example of early horror and feminist writings! i view it as a satirical dark comedy but i am also sick and twisted so maybe it’s just dark
looks exactly like my sisters when im trying to write neatly, my brothers when im trying to write fancy, my mums when im tired and my grandmas when im really tired
