This was 1977. Nothing has changed. We have not reduced Male violence/ harassment of women and girls one iota. We still blame women when they are subjected to it. Women are still gathering to #ReclaimTheNight FIFTY YEARS ON! We need a seismic cultural shift.
Don’t walk home but don’t get a taxi and don’t use public transportation. Don’t refuse to go out with men because they deserve a chance and don’t leave early but don’t go home alone after dark and don’t carry protection because that’s offensive but why didn’t you defend yourself.
i saw a lot of boys asking about what they can do to make women feel more comfortable and rightfully so so here is a thread <3 there are plenty more to be said but this is just a start
Lots of men saying they've been speaking to women in their life this week, asking what we can do better.
Many women are exhausted, particularly this week, & have been trying to educate us for decades. Here are some resources for us to learn without burdening them further: (1)
"I don't need the vaccine," they said while enjoying life without polio, tetanus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rubella, measles, whooping cough, the mumps, smallpox, diphtheria, rabies, rotavirus, pneumococcal disease, HPV, meningococcal disease, shingles and a bunch of 1800s stuff
MISSING: Have you seen 13-year old Chanelle Dolan from Paisley?
She was last seen this morning at 11.35am, and is believed to be wearing a black skirt, black tights, black shoes, black hoodie.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.
My business has partnered with Glasgow Women's Aid making self defence keychains! 20% of profits will go towards women and children escaping domestic abuse, and the keychains are a fun accessory designed to keep you safe (RT if possible, link in bio) 🌈✨
I just found out that if you text ‘HOME’ to 741741 when you are feeling depressed or suicidal, a crisis counselor will text you. This is super important for people who don’t like talking on the phone. AND, it’s free. Pls RT to help someone, you never know who needs it. ❤️
how the fuck did the government fork out £10,000 in working from home expenses for every MP (6.5 million total) on top of their £80,000+ salary but can’t give free meals to the poorest children in the country, absolutely sickening
I understand the concerns around coronavirus and the NHS. I am genuinely devastated and sorry by the loss of anybody who was suffered from the pandemic however you can not call people selfish. We are standing for the rights of millions of people. Bad timing? Sure, but not selfish