When men use slurs against us it’s *shoulder shrug* but when we defend ourselves it’s because we’re opportunistic. Fuck this
Let’s look at some of the other language from the NYT around this incident. She “embraces” being called a fucking bitch because she can use it “to her advantage” 
Here’s another one. She “rejects contrition” (what a meanie!) but “embraces”—twice!—being called a slur
The NYT has made this all about AOC - her supposed opportunism, her “embracing” being called a horrible name & her refusal to accept “contrition”
Where’s the coverage on the congressman who used a misogynist slur? Where’s the examination of him and his motives?
Where’s the coverage on the congressman who used a misogynist slur? Where’s the examination of him and his motives?
The reason there is none is because as a culture we’ve accepted misogyny *as the norm*. There’s no digging into Rep. Yoho’s actions—or his male colleague covering for him—because a powerful man denegrating a woman is *expected*
Anyway, when women try to reclaim slurs used against us it’s not because we’re “embracing” the verbal abuse—it’s a fucking survival technique.
And if we really want to make progress on misogyny let’s refocus attention on the men who are perpetrating it—not their victims.
And if we really want to make progress on misogyny let’s refocus attention on the men who are perpetrating it—not their victims.
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