srsly, if the common definition for feminism [is] to be treated equal to a man. im not interested in feminism. that is not the goal of the women with whom ive worked. 1/3 of black men are in the prison industrial system. i am working for a different world for my daughter.
why punish girls for being the victims of rape and sexual assault?
where is the men's responsibility? their maturity? sense of dignity?
i get that the mothers are doing what they know to try and protect their daughters. i am not passing judgment on them.
but...have they forgotten their magic?
where are the ancient social structures that would have prevented this? they're pretty standard in original african culture. has the infiltration christianity and/or islam eroded any sense of the rightful status of women?
and the fact that rachel maddow has to waste her time with this--although i'm glad she does, 'cause if she didn't, we'd be just that much more ignorant.
shirley sherrod and van jones are prime examples of why i'd never want a {serious} government job. i don't wanna do anything that would rescind my right to speak openly and truthfully--particularly to my own folks.
obviously my vision will have to manifest outside "the system".
however, as i learned more about the Divine Feminine, i began to realize that some of us are free wheeling love goddesses, others are modest "virgins".
there are women connected to the earth and Her elements, to psychic power, to mothering and crafting.
all are necessary. all are empowered.
knowing that, i figured that as long as the sista is doing the choosing for herself, it's all good with me.
