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• "Furthermore, Jannis believes self-segregation is natural because ‘no matter what racial group..."
  “Furthermore, Jannis believes self-segregation is natural because ‘no matter what racial group you are, you do, um, sort of gather with those people that are alike.’ This may explain why she described interracial marriage as ‘salmons swimming upstream.’” - I am learning SO MUCH about racist white people from Racism Without Racists. […]
• "Why Society Still Needs Feminism Because to men, a key is a device to open something. For women,..."
  “Why Society Still Needs Feminism Because to men, a key is a device to open something. For women, it’s a weapon we hold between our fingers when we’re walking alone at night. Because the biggest insult for a guy is to be called a “pussy,” a “little bitch” or a “girl.” From here on out, being called a “pussy” is an effing badge of honor. Because last month, m […]
• "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can make me think I deserved it."
  “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can make me think I deserved it.” - xkcd: Sticks and Stones […]
• On Useful and Not-So-Useful Definitions of Racism
  On Useful and Not-So-Useful Definitions of Racism: Richard Dawkins, whose Twitter feed never fails to amuse, has lately been discussing racism–specifically, against white people. Dawkins sounds eerily like my high school self here–desperate to stick to his own definitions of things and reject the definitions of others, all while claiming that everyone needs […]
• In which I have zero patience for sexism and mansplaining on my Facebook Wall
  piedpi: No country for Reddit/MRA arguments. The article being not-debated is here. The thing that sucks the most is that this is one of my good friend’s fiance… And she actually liked the article when I posted it. IT’S SO WEIRD WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING I WROTE AND THEN I COME ACROSS IT. […]