J's thoughts of Intersectionality

[J the J]

[The Dice Man]

Maybe because we're huMANs.

And technically females are woMEN.

Also a quick search on the etymology of the word man indicated it is both a term to refer to a male human being but was in earlier times possibly derived from a gender neutral term-mann. There's ambiguity with the intent of the etymology. Also, mankind isn't the only word to refer to humanity as a whole.

Feminism on the other hand is derived directly from feminisme, which originally meant a state of being feminine. Although people may disagree with what the word means nowadays, etymology isn't wrong nor something to be ignored in this case.

Amazing post by hatty (never thought i'd say that)
But yes Man wasn't a gender specific term when mankid was used as a term
and mankid isn't the only way to refer to humanity as a whole and in certain places they've even started calling it humankid instead of mankid at schools.

[Excalibur]

Maybe because we're huMANs.

And technically females are woMEN.

Also a quick search on the etymology of the word man indicated it is both a term to refer to a male human being but was in earlier times possibly derived from a gender neutral term-mann. There's ambiguity with the intent of the etymology. Also, mankind isn't the only word to refer to humanity as a whole.

Feminism on the other hand is derived directly from feminisme, which originally meant a state of being feminine. Although people may disagree with what the word means nowadays, etymology isn't wrong nor something to be ignored in this case.

Amazing post by hatty (never thought i'd say that)
But yes Man wasn't a gender specific term when mankid was used as a term
and mankid isn't the only way to refer to humanity as a whole and in certain places they've even started calling it humankid instead of mankid at schools.

Im with hatts on this one.

[Foopzheart]

[J the J]

I have to say, I really don't appreciate being banned.

http://occupywallstreet.net/story/expla ... ite-person

[J the J]

And before any of you come here and attack me about not knowing what a hard life is, think again. My family lives off less than $15,000 a year, I know what it's like to struggle.

[J the J]

I have to say, I really don't appreciate being banned.

http://occupywallstreet.net/story/expla ... ite-person

"BUT LISTEN: This is not said to make white people feel guilty about their privilege. It's not your fault you were born with white skin and experience these privileges. BUT, whether you realize it or not, you DO benefit from it, and it IS your fault if you don't maintain awareness of that fact."

[J the J]

http://mycultureisnotatrend.tumblr.com/ ... ropriation

http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/09/cul ... opriation/

http://www.salon.com/2014/07/15/iggy_az ... e_remixed/

[Foopzheart]

Citizenship - Simply being born in this country affords you certain privileges non-citizens will never access. - Non-citizens can become citizens. Just saying.
Class - Being born into a financially stable family can help guarantee your health, happiness, safety, education, intelligence, and future opportunities. This is true, but the future is yours, can't let your past define it (coming from a lowerish-class person)
Sexual Orientation - By being born straight, every state in this country affords you privileges that non-straight folks have to fight the Supreme Court for. Not anymore.
Sex - By being born male, you can assume that you can walk through a parking garage without worrying you'll be raped and that a defense attorney will then blame it on what you were wearing. Actually, screw this. I'm not even going to bother. I hate this analogy, because it's not a goddamn true statement. You think males don't fear rape? That, in itself, I would call sexist--If people didn't worry about being raped, the Alien movies wouldn't be considered scary.
Ability - By being born able bodied, you probably don't have to plan your life around handicap access, braille, or other special needs. This one is true, not going to argue it.
Gender - By being born cisgendered, you aren't worried that the restroom or locker room you use will invoke public outrage. This one is also true. Trans people tend to have it bad.

As for race, I think it matters a hell of a lot less than money.

[Foopzheart]

http://mycultureisnotatrend.tumblr.com/post/781005138/on-reverse-cultural-appropriation

http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/09/cul ... opriation/

http://www.salon.com/2014/07/15/iggy_az ... e_remixed/

nice opinion articles

but let's take a moment to focus on that last one

so i can say this: that is stupid. i don't have to say why, because i've been over it.