It is obvious- we live in a society obsessed with sex. The entertainment industry uses the whole "sex sells" as a lame excuse to objectify women (even though that is stupid logic because at best only 50% of the population is attracted to women) and there isn't a day that you don't hear about a state trying to restrict same sex marriage laws or reproductive choices.
Some people are more obsessed with sex than others, though. I've met a few of them. You now- people who are so concerned with same-sex couples and their civil and human rights that they spend hours of their day trying to make sure they don't get those rights. It blows my mind that they can get so heated over someone's consenting, PRIVATE sexual relationship.
It is my opinion, if you're going to get angry about sex, let it be over all the rapists who are enabled due to rape culture. Start petitions and make signs about the objectification of women in the media. Ask store CEO's why they don't sell clothing that doesn't sexualize girls. Get mad about every rapist who walks free. Stand up against the rape apologists who want women to be hidden. Be furious that we are taught to prevent our own rape- as though it is someone we need to plan for and are therefore responsible for if it happens.
Don't get mad that your neighbor/coworker/people you don't even know or care about is sexually attracted to the same sex. Don't worry, it's not like they're in love with you and are just waiting to get you alone. Plus, gay people know it is a waste of time to flirt with straight people. So your homophobic excuses are stupid, and you need to channel your gay-sex anger toward something that is a PROBLEM. Like that once every 2 minutes, an individual is sexually assaulted or raped. That means they are taken advantage of (unlike consenting, homosexual sex acts) and often, traumatized from the brutal experience. This statistic is representative of individuals 12 and older- although it should be noted that the rape of children younger than 12 happens.
The societal problems that arise due to patriarchy just kick victims while they're down. Society is geared toward blaming the victim (by pointing out how the rape could have been prevented) and by making excuses for the rapist- reasons why his or her behavior is expected, justifiable, or appropriate due to the circumstances. This should ENRAGE you. It should enrage you that rapists have admitted to choosing only victims who have been drinking because they know they will get away with it. Forget about all those happy gay couples- use your time and energy to make the streets safer.
Namaste beauties =]
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