They judge a woman who chooses to prioritize herself because her worth is somehow measured by how much she sacrifices for others. They think of her as intimidating and scary because she is “too strong” or “too rebellious”. In reality, she just wants to live for herself and not give in to unreasonable judgement. So if someone says you’re intimidating even though you’re just being yourself, it means you’re doing it right.
Tag Archives: Misogyny
The Threat of Working Women in South Korea
JaeJae is one of the many female public figures who face scrutiny by misogynistic netizens, and her rising fame and fanbase is a testament to the ever-evolving social expectations in South Korea. To her female fans, she is the voice for women who choose a professional life over marriage, who live alone and don’t dream of having children.
Why We Dislike the Idea of Being Girly
The breakdown of female characters into rigid categories, and the glorification of some of these as “ideal” stems from generations of misogyny.
The History of the Word “Bitch” and Its Inherent Subordinating Nature
If “bitch” doesn’t challenge the patriarchy and sexism in our society, how can we say we are reclaiming the word? If we want to reclaim “bitch,” we need to stop using it to insult other women and hold men accountable for using it.
The “B” Word: Why You Shouldn’t Bark Bitch
As long as other men do not hold accountability within their social groups, and as long as women stay silent and remiss about these verbal accostings, we are tackling another barrier that exists to divide gender equality.
The REVIVAL Zine 