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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by spujb@lemmy.cafe to c/memes@lemmy.world
 

is the man or bear thing rhetorically or optically the perfect feminist meme that is beyond criticism? no.

but is it leaps and bounds better at getting men to understand the material consequences of patriarchy on the physical and emotional health of women than that stupid “kill all men” meme from last decade? definitely.

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[–] Toneswirly@lemmy.world 11 points 6 months ago (2 children)

False, Bell Hooks never wore chokers

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 10 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

yeah im so sorry 😞 tried to find a wojack that looks like her but i acknowledge i fell short

[–] Toneswirly@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

Its okay buddy

[–] scroll_responsibly@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Heads up, her name is “bell hooks” without caps.

[–] lemonmelon@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Interesting thought: if you correct someone on the capitalization of her pen name, is that in opposition with the original intent of the stylistic choice she made?

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 2 points 6 months ago