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Had alotta fun drawing this one! Really happy I had the opportunity to make art that represents a female-focused web3 brand ✨
GMGMGM The message has been written in the sand. @monniverseofficial plus BONSAI equals a fabulously sababa $OCIAL Summer and FI$H for members of @phaver Lagoon. Share your favorite pirate & BONSAI stories for all to enjoy. Be fabulous today🧜♀️🧜♀️🏴☠️🏴☠️🐠🐠🫧🫧🧜♀️🧜♀️
AHOY!!!
My phaverite adventurous sealads, lasses, bosses and frens there is an electric storm brewing over the seven seas and the @monniverse queen @cmn__ has officially entrusted me with the great task of facing this threat!!!!
So "all aboard" i am taking Monniverse Community onboard my ship, to lead you all to the RICHEST BONSAI ADVENTURES EVER!
So i Captain Neon Corsair, hereby take command of all MonniVerse seas and portals 💯
What this mean my inquisity adventurous mind, is by the power of the queen invested in me I am officially here to aid and serve you all through your monniverse journey 😉
So let's keep our seas safe and healthy remember it's our collective team work that drives our community and make it the best, an official announcement would be made from the monniverse portals to confirm this statement 💯🔥
Happy new week people 😉
**Today, we are inspired by Tasia's words **✨
"The world revolves around you" is a beautiful exploration of the importance of every one of us and our individual journeys in this world.
Give it a read here: <app.t2.world/article/clu3bhv0a379481zmcctm5n1z1/?source=CM>
Spotting the Pretenders: Unmasking Performative Feminism 🎭
What is Performative Feminism? 🤔
Performative feminism is about showing support for feminist principles mainly for public approval or personal gain, rather than a genuine commitment to advancing gender equality. This type of advocacy is often high in visibility but low in genuine impact, focusing more on appearances than on effecting real change.
Characteristics of Performative Feminist 🔍
Understanding the signs of performative feminism can help in recognizing those whose support is more about personal image than actual advocacy:
Superficial Advocacy 🌟
Performative feminists are often seen promoting feminism in highly visible, low-effort ways. They wear trendy feminist T-shirts, share viral feminist memes, and make posts on special occasions like International Women's Day, yet their commitment often doesn't extend beyond these visible gestures. They're quick to join popular feminist hashtags but slow to engage in or support less glamorous, grassroots feminist activism.
Selective Engagement 🚩
They tend to support causes that are currently popular and widely accepted, avoiding more complex or politically sensitive issues. For instance, while they may advocate for gender pay equity in well-off industries, they remain conspicuously silent on issues like the exploitation of women in less developed countries or the struggles of women in conservative regions where feminist voices are severely repressed (e.g. Iran, Afghanistan etc).
Focus on Privileged Perspectives 🎤
Their advocacy often focuses on the experiences and issues of the most privileged groups within the feminist movement, neglecting the intersectional aspects of feminism. This can result in a one-dimensional approach that fails to address or even acknowledge the diverse challenges faced by those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and third world countries.
Misunderstanding of Feminism ❌
Some performative feminists misunderstand or misrepresent feminism as a carte blanche to avoid any accountability for their actions. They sometimes use feminist rhetoric to dodge criticism or justify personal choices without engaging with the broader implications of their actions on the feminist movement as a whole.
Avoidance of Difficult Conversations 🤐
They shy away from engaging in challenging discussions that may reveal gaps in their understanding or commitment to feminism. This includes avoiding debates around controversial or emerging feminist issues and staying far away of conversations that require a deep, nuanced understanding of gender dynamics.
**Why Does It Matter?**🌍 The presence of performative feminism can actually undermine the real support needed to push the feminist movement forward. It makes it harder to achieve genuine change when the focus is on maintaining a certain image rather than tackling the tough issues. It also dilutes the message of feminism, causing people to question the authenticity and effectiveness of feminist efforts.
Consider the story of the Iranian Nobel Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, an advocate for women's rights, who remains jailed for her activism. Her inability to even accept her Nobel Prize in person because she was in prison highlights the contrast between genuine sacrifice for feminism and performative acts that only serve to boost personal or public image.
But Ruthless, are you mansplaining? 👨💼 You might wonder, "Can a man have an opinion on feminism?" Absolutely! Every man has a mother, sister, or daughter who could face gender inequalities.
As someone from Iran, I've seen the impact of genuine activism, where people risk everything for women's rights. Many brave souls, men and women alike, have faced severe consequences, including imprisonment and worse. Some of them were close friends, relatives or neighbors. Their dedication shows the difference between them and those who engage in feminism only when it's convenient.
By discussing these issues, I'm not trying to speak over women but to support the push for real change, reinforcing the idea that feminism is a universal call for equality, not just a label to be worn.
Let's ensure our support for feminism is genuine and that we're not just wearing it as a badge. Let's speak up for those women who don't have a voice! ✊🏻
Have a great weekend friends. Enjoy
This photo was from the Dominican Republic but unfortunately the palm tree is gone now as it got taken out in a storm🥺