misogyny wrapped in glittery paper:
> beauty with brains
> motherhood is a blessing
> wife material
> girls mature faster
> woman's biological clock is ticking
i was on fire.. jayme being “too old”, suzy “not being attractive enough” and now maya is “not dark enough” i knew not everyone would be satisfied bc this is what yall do young black actresses yall take the most trivial thing imaginable and use it against them
@plntprim Finally someone said it. They don’t define everything, but they absolutely reveal your values, priorities, and how you see other people, and that’s not nothing. Now watch half the replies pretend they don’t have any.
Calling a woman "beauty with brains" reinforces the idea that beauty & intelligence are somehow mutually exclusive for women. I know most people mean it as a compliment but its worth unlearning outdated stereotypes. Its 2026, let’s stop treating women's intelligence as a surprise
Exactly.
Being queer, gay, bi, or trans doesn't automatically stop someone from holding misogynistic beliefs or reinforcing patriarchy. Misogyny isn't limited to straight men. It's a set of ideas that people can learn, repeat, and defend, no matter who they are.
We've seen women shame other women for their choices. We've seen gay men make degrading comments about women. We've seen people from marginalized groups still expect women to put men's feelings before their own boundaries, that's why simply being part of a marginalized group doesn't mean someone can't harm women or push harmful ideas about women.
I find that many women have internalised the idea that it’s a man’s job to ‘lead’ or steer a relationship, so they just wait and wait for him to define it because whenever he chooses to is the right time. They want more but are afraid to ask a simple question or start an honest conversation because they’re hoping he’ll eventually do it.
But you’re an equal participant. Clarity is something you should actively seek, not something you sit and wait on. You have every right to state what you want, ask where things are headed, and leave if the answer isn’t what you’re looking for.
Why even hand someone else that much power over your life? Stop treating yourself like a passenger in your own story. You have agency. Use it.