Tag Archives: Misongynoir

The Day The Earth Stood Still

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Awake BW

It happened one day. From one moment to the next. Things were carrying on as usual and then in the next moment everything was different. This was the day over two-thirds of Earth’s population disappeared. At first some thought it … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Hellz YES, WELP | Tagged Male Gaze, Male Privilege, MEN CAN STOP RAPE, Misogyny, Misongynoir, Rape, Rape Culture, Reality Check, Sexism, Social Conditioning, WTF I'm Tired of This Ish | 4 Comments

bell hooks and Melissa Harris-Perry

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Awake BW

Something amazing happened the other day. Black Female Voices: bell hooks and Melissa Harris-Perry. Yes, click that link and settle down for a good listen. The video won’t start until you click on it, so do go ahead and click. … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Hellz YES | Tagged bell hooks, Black Feminism, Listen, Male Privilege, Melissa Harris-Perry, Misongynoir, White Supremacist Imperialist Capitalist Patriarchy, White Supremacy, Womanism | 1 Comment

This Just Breaks My Heart

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Awake BW

I pretty much follow only women on Twitter. And WOC mostly at that. It is very purposeful, and I think I can count on one hand the males I follow, and I believe they are nearly all contacts I made … Continue reading →

Posted in General, WTF | Tagged HELL NAWL, Male Gaze, Male Privilege, Misogyny, Misongynoir, Rape Culture, Reality Check, Sexism, Social Conditioning, Street Harassment | 7 Comments

Momentum Deferred

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Awake BW

“Momentum can be deferred, but it must always be paid back in full. As I always said to Walter, physics is a bitch.” – William Bell Fringe fans will know what I’m referring too. I’ve had the most exhausting week. What else is new? … Continue reading →