Interrogating Black Inceldom
Black inceldom can look different from the public and deadly displays we are accustomed to seeing from white men. Nevertheless, it is always worthy of investigation. CW: r*pe culture, harassment Mainstream understandings of inceldom associate the term with white men. "Incel" conjures
“Bisexual Men Are The Best In Bed” Is Fetishistic Biphobia
Using bisexual+ men’s presumed superlativeness encourages sexual intrigue firmly rooted in the biphobic reduction of bisexual+ men to objects of sexual pleasure. TW: biphobia, sexual violence/rape culture, mention of sexual abuse against boys, mention of genitalia, fetishization of bisexual+ men, misogyny By
Can Y’all Leave Black Girls Like Marsai Martin Alone?
Black girls' existence, like Marsai Martin's existence, is hyper-scrutinized in an effort to break them and their spirit. This essay mentions sexual violence and discusses r/pe culture "Protect Black girls," they said. It’s always a nice exercise in imagining the fantastical when
The White Feminist Version of #MeToo Is In Ruins For Many Reasons
After co-opting #MeToo, white feminists and liberals continued to frame sexual assault as individual instances rather than as a systemic issue. TW/CW: This article discusses sexual assault, victim-blaming, anti-Blackness, and anti-indigeneity. As the Tara Reade allegation came to the forefront in recent
Sexual Assault And White Supremacy Are Foundational To The U.S.
Rape legislation, historically, has acted as an extension of white supremacy, never as a real means to afford protection to women subjected to sexual coercion. TW/CW: this article discusses sexual assault and anti-Blackness On March 25, Tara Reade provided an excruciating account