The abuse that Kashmiri muslim women face online from H men is a whole different level.
It is territorial in nature, linked to ideas of sacred land and violent conquest.
Here's a short thread of examples, which I am posting with permission.
1/
It is territorial in nature, linked to ideas of sacred land and violent conquest.
Here's a short thread of examples, which I am posting with permission.
1/
2/
"humare liye Tim meat K piece se zyada kuch nahi..."
Followed by threats of gang rape.
"humare liye Tim meat K piece se zyada kuch nahi..."
Followed by threats of gang rape.
3/
History/aurangzeb etc justifies threats of mass genocide and death.
History/aurangzeb etc justifies threats of mass genocide and death.
You and I who are reading this have no idea of the visceral damage this does to a human being's sense of safety and belonging.
This is not harmless just because it's virtual. It's real because this form of misogyny actually exists in today's India.
This is not harmless just because it's virtual. It's real because this form of misogyny actually exists in today's India.
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
