“For much of history, the anger of women has been seen as a defect, worthy of punishment and necessitating a silencing. Contrastly, when white men are angry, they are promoted. Their anger is considered the standard, the norm, the status quo from which we should not deviate. This type of anger has long been celebrated because when combined with unbalanced power dynamics, it is a pillar that aids in protecting specific systems which benefit few while oppressing many. But now, against truly terrifying odds, against institutions and structures which have been built to maintain a specific white male supremacy, it feels like our voices get louder with each bid to silence them. As Republican Senators try to gaslight women throughout the country with their attempts to discredit and intimidate Dr. Ford, all they succeed in is galvanizing opposition right before the midterm elections. The dull roar of anger at the state of things – anger which many have carried long before I could even understand – cannot be drowned out by a committee’s calls for “order.””
Why American Women Are Done Being Silent And Ready To Use Their Rage
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