bell hooks (via brightonfeministcollective)

I was reminded of this quote when I saw the video of the awesome woman macing that horrendous guy in the convenience store. The way he laughed at her discomfort and anger, and how powerful that is as a tool of oppression.

(via fluffyfemme)

People often make jokes about things they are scared of.

It’s why oppressed people laugh at their oppressors, but it’s also why oppressors think it’s hilarious when oppressed people stand up for themselves.

(via wackyshenanigans)