First off, I just want to thank all you ladies (and Nick) for being amazing classmates and peers this semester. I know we aren’t finished yet but I’ve been having a great time talking and laughing with all of you. Today I want to share a story of something that happened to me on International Women’s Day this year (so Wednesday). I check Snapchat stories like the morning paper. So I wake up Wednesday morning and I’m doing my thing, and I come across a story from a dude I had matched with on Tinder at some point in time. There was a featured filter that day from Bumble that said, “Empowered Women Empower Women,” cute! I love it! The man in question had used the filter, but crossed out the “wo” to make it read, “Empowered Men Empower Men.” I could’ve puked. Like... my jaw literally dropped when I saw it. What did you gain from this??!? I responded to his story and I said, “we really can’t have one day.” He replied something disrespectful I don’t even remember what but it was uncalled for, much like his edit to this filter. YOU DID THIS TOMFOOLERY ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AND EXPECTED NOTHING TO BE SAID?!!? NICK WOULD NEVER DO THIS! Men really are so fragile to the point that women can’t be appreciated for one measly day. Ridonkulous! I know y’all understand how stupid this is I just needed to get it off my mental.
I want to wrap this up by emphasizing something we talk about a lot, but will always matter. Stories from women, members of the LGBTQ+, non-white people, basically everyone that isn’t a straight white man are SO IMPORTANT. We all have so much to offer each other and society as a whole. I’ve loved hearing all of your stories, and the ones of those we’ve studied in class. I hope everyone has a great and safe break, and that you never stop sharing your stories.
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ReplyDeleteI love the emphasis you place on personal stories and narratives at the end because you're right--they're so important. You're also right that Nick would never do this haha
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