Thread by @monaeltahawy

Glory and power to feminist revolution in Iran.

Western media continue sanitizing the revolution, replacing the middle fingers raised that we've seen coming from Iran w/ V for peace/victory. This is Le Monde & TIME #mahsaami̇ni̇ #IranRevolution

Why do these media impose a politeness that is not there?

We've seen schoolgirls raise middle fingers to their dictators. We've seen revolutionaries burn shit down as they rise up against their oppressors.

There is nothing polite about revolutions. feministgiant.com/p/essay-when-g…

Revolutions are Not Polite

Or pretty or peaceful or well behaved

They are ugly and bloody and painful

Stop sanitizing them.

The powers that be want us to believe we can nice-and-polite our way to revolt/freedom. feministgiant.com/p/essay-women-…

#mahsaami̇ni̇ #IranRevoIution

Revolutions are not polite.

We do them a disservice when we call them by colours, flowers, seasons

Let’s call them by their names: the broken bones revolution, revolution of rape & sexual terror, revolution of snipers who target your eyes.

Now we’re talking. #mahsaami̇ni̇

Revolutions are dangerous.

But that would be to acknowledge the horrific price we are often called to pay to free ourselves

And it would incite the rage necessary for our liberation

The powers that be would rather we believe we can nice and polite our way to revolt/freedom

Revolutions are revolting. Isn’t that what their root word is?

Revolutions will break your bones, Revolutions will break your heart. Revolutions will break the barrier of fear.

Revolutions are revolting

#mahsaami̇ni̇ #IranRevoIution

And still we rise because the beauty of freedom intoxicates.

And still we rise because we demand to be free.

And still we rise because we will be free.

(With thanks to Maya Angelou)

feministgiant.com/p/essay-women-… #mahsaami̇ni̇ #IranRevoIution

Revolutions are not polite.

I see a rage and determination that cannot be contained.

I see middle fingers raised, and I hear Fuck the patriarchy.

And I know it reverberates around the world. feministgiant.com/p/essay-when-g… #mahsaami̇ni̇ #IranRevoIution

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