Starry-Eyed

"… the socialization of boys regarding masculinity is often at the expense of women. I came to realize that we don’t raise boys to be men, we raise them not to be women (or gay men). We teach boys that girls and women are “less than” and that leads to violence by some and silence by many. It’s important for men to stand up to not only stop men’s violence against women but, to teach young men a broader definition of masculinity that includes being empathetic, loving and non-violent."

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Don McPherson, former NFL quarterback, feminist and educator (via howtodresswell)

(Source: spikyhairjon, via forlovers)

lnstants:

I really really love this

My brain during the day:	Potato, potato, ching chong tomato
My brain at night:	I wonder why the Earth was placed exactly here and allowed us to provide a perfect climate to sustain human life.

"We spend most of our lives cutting down our ambitions because the world has told us to think small. Dreams express what your soul is telling you, so as crazy as your dream might seem—even to you—I don’t care: You have to let that out."

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Eleni Gabre-Madhin (via littlemiss)

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thatguytom:

OHMYGAWWWWD.

xmisterheatherx:

jamie-lee-coortis:

Vicky Form is a Mexican lingerie company that has recently released a campaign called ”New commandments for women.”They read,1. I shall never call another woman a whore.2. No one can convince me from not wearing a condom.3. I shall never get pregnant just to keep a man by my side.4. No one can judge me based on the number of people I’ve slept with.5. Is my responsibility to fight for my own (woman) rights.6. I will not tolerate any kind of violence towards myself.7. I will not fear or be ashamed if I find myself attracted to woman.8. It is my decision if i want to get married or not. (and don’t deserve to be judged for it.)
I find this campaign to be a ‘big deal’ for the fact that is released in Mexico. One of the most sexists, closed minded and underdeveloped countries in the world.
Not so many companies take the risk to make advertisements like this because they’re obviously going to be criticized and possibly be affected by it.Someone is taking the risk, telling the truth, and trying to get to the minds of the people. Sharing the fact that we are all human, and have to be equally treated like it, leading to a better and more developed society.Its a big step for Mexico, and for women.

We need this here.

kushandwizdom:

Do you love quotes? Well, this blog is for you

zackisontumblr:

this whole planet needs a group hug

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