sometimes quiet is violent

Since this is my blog, and my way of expressing my thoughts, I thought I’d give myself the freedom to write about what I actually want to write about. Today that something is books. I’ve chosen my favourite books that are written by women who are accomplished in the fields that I feel I’d like to work in e.g. journalism and the entertainment industry. I’ve already written a piece on literary canon vs. young adult literature and I’m not going to re-iterate my point any further than just saying that these books are ones that I have discovered within the past few years, and ones that I currently hold close to my heart, my “classics”. There’ll be no Harry Potter or Eragon on this list, as this is my attempt at introducing some of my favourites that are not totally guessable. I’m pretty sure me hyping the Harry Potter books on this blog would be like going around telling people the sky is blue. We are all aware they are good books, just like the sky is blue and grass is green. Now enjo...

I'm angry a lot. Not at everything (yet). But a lot of things. One of these things is girls who say shit like "I'm not a feminist." [If the word feminist makes you cringe and shiver I advise you to leave now] Really now? Equal rights, not your thing? I'm fine with you ceasing to vote really. Cover up your ankles though, and don't go to school, its for boys. Before talking about why girls might say they aren't feminists, I'm gonna start with explaining why I'm a feminist. I'm a feminist, because I'm sick of hearing stories of girls being sexualized at school. Teachers concentrating more on what girls are wearing than on teaching boys not to assault them. Boohoo, little Timmy can't concentrate in class because Anna is wearing shorts. Maybe Timmy should get a grip on his life. I'm a feminist because I believe that the victim of rape is never the guilty party. Because I'm tired of hearing "she should have worn a longer sk...