We are not obligated to show respect to those in power. Polite feminism is capitulation. These times of fascism and greed must be met with the political power of profanity. feministgiant.substack.com/p/fuck-is-a-fe…
Who determines what is “civil” and what is “rude?” Civility, decorum, manners and the like are used to uphold authority--patriarchy, whiteness, wealth, other forms of privilege
And we are urged to acquiesce in service to maintaining that authority.
And we are urged to acquiesce in service to maintaining that authority.
Whether we are urged to be civil to racists or polite to patriarchy, the goal is the same: to maintain the power of the racist, to maintain the power of patriarchy. Dictators, authoritarians & patriarchs demand obedience, despise disruption & are especially angered by disrespect.
They consider any demand for accountability a form of disrespect. How dare we question them? How dare we expect justice? How dare we dare to be anything but quivering and fearful? How dare we tell them to fuck off, for any reason at all?
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