“Gender-based violence does not exist without other systems of violence, especially those built to uphold white supremacy (such as racism, colonialism, zionism, militarism).”— Mahroh Jahangiri, feministing.comTagged: Sexual Assault, racism, Intersectional Feminism, White Supremacy, Patriarchy
“Are we made uncomfortable by loud or angry women/trans/GNC people of color? Do we understand why people don’t report to the police? Do we get why policing should not exist? Do women of color make as much money as white women do in your anti-violence org? Does your anti-violence panel/workshop/confer…”— Mahroh Jahangiri, feministing.comTagged: WOC, inclusiveness, Intersectional Feminism, White Feminism
“When is the last time you made a woman feel uncomfortable? Do you touch women without asking? Do you expect praise for basic decency? Do you use your ‘feminism’ to seduce women and/or get them to trust you? When is the last time you challenged a friend spouting misogynistic crap? Do you get defensiv…”— Mahroh Jahangiri, feministing.comTagged: Boyfriend Material, Things Boys Do