Comments on: On Those Pictures and On Privilege http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/ In defense of the sanctimonious women's studies set. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:58:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Feminist Review http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-178126 Feminist Review Thu, 29 May 2008 13:33:12 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-178126 <blockquote>I’ve seriously considered dropping out, too. I promised myself that I would quit when I felt like blogging was doing me more harm than good; that is how I feel right now. </blockquote> I think this is your white guilt talking, and white guilt makes everything feel awful. Instead of turning your back to it, face it and learn how to utilize the privilege that you have in a way that is liberating for yourself and others. Not to be glib, but therapy works. <blockquote>Which isn’t to say “Poor me.” I am still here. I haven’t been a victim of anything except my own poor decisions. But it is to say something that a lot of us feel: This is not good. And I don’t know what to do to fix it. </blockquote> Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step. It's cliche, and it's true. No one but yourself is going to be able to fix this for you. You're asking the right questions... of yourself and of others. It's a hard row to hoe, but keep at it, even when it hurts.

I’ve seriously considered dropping out, too. I promised myself that I would quit when I felt like blogging was doing me more harm than good; that is how I feel right now.

I think this is your white guilt talking, and white guilt makes everything feel awful. Instead of turning your back to it, face it and learn how to utilize the privilege that you have in a way that is liberating for yourself and others. Not to be glib, but therapy works.

Which isn’t to say “Poor me.” I am still here. I haven’t been a victim of anything except my own poor decisions. But it is to say something that a lot of us feel: This is not good. And I don’t know what to do to fix it.

Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step. It’s cliche, and it’s true. No one but yourself is going to be able to fix this for you. You’re asking the right questions… of yourself and of others. It’s a hard row to hoe, but keep at it, even when it hurts.

]]> By: The Importance of Questions « alicia dk http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-174184 The Importance of Questions « alicia dk Mon, 12 May 2008 18:48:23 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-174184 [...] reminded me here of a comment at Feministe by darkchocolate that stuck with me in which the commenter says that by looking at the world through the [...] [...] reminded me here of a comment at Feministe by darkchocolate that stuck with me in which the commenter says that by looking at the world through the [...]

]]> By: Jungle Feminism « Jungle Books http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-173764 Jungle Feminism « Jungle Books Sat, 10 May 2008 22:07:55 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-173764 [...] On this check out the images at: The Field Negro, Black Male Savages Holly at Feministe, I Guess It’s a Jungle In Here, Too Jill at Feministe, On Those Pictures and on Privilege. [...] [...] On this check out the images at: The Field Negro, Black Male Savages Holly at Feministe, I Guess It’s a Jungle In Here, Too Jill at Feministe, On Those Pictures and on Privilege. [...]

]]> By: eeePC WorldWide News » cultural appropriation, property rhetoric, acknowledgment http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-172417 eeePC WorldWide News » cultural appropriation, property rhetoric, acknowledgment Tue, 06 May 2008 10:25:52 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-172417 [...] Feministe (4/26) said: The question stopped being about plagiarism a long time ago, but that’s what I find myself still [...] [...] Feministe (4/26) said: The question stopped being about plagiarism a long time ago, but that’s what I find myself still [...]

]]> By: The Limitations of Swagger « fat fu http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-172385 The Limitations of Swagger « fat fu Tue, 06 May 2008 07:42:47 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-172385 [...] not text, so chances are pretty good I would not ever have seen them otherwise because, like Feministe Jill, I haven’t tended to look at inserts very carefully. And I certainly was not looking for [...] [...] not text, so chances are pretty good I would not ever have seen them otherwise because, like Feministe Jill, I haven’t tended to look at inserts very carefully. And I certainly was not looking for [...]

]]> By: Sheesh Louise http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-170741 Sheesh Louise Fri, 02 May 2008 05:51:45 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-170741 You know, I used to be an avid reader of feminist blogs. I loved them. I love the "theory" of feminism and the history and learning about the patriarchy. I stopped reading them all about a month ago because I just got so sick of the infighting and the constant offense and apologies over <i>every</i>thing. I thought today that I'd pop over and look through my favorites, see if anything as changed. Guess not. I love you all and I am generally on your side, but goddamn, I can't read anymore of this. So adios, online feminist movement. You know, I used to be an avid reader of feminist blogs. I loved them. I love the “theory” of feminism and the history and learning about the patriarchy. I stopped reading them all about a month ago because I just got so sick of the infighting and the constant offense and apologies over everything. I thought today that I’d pop over and look through my favorites, see if anything as changed. Guess not.

I love you all and I am generally on your side, but goddamn, I can’t read anymore of this. So adios, online feminist movement.

]]> By: Kali http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169822 Kali Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:38:08 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169822 Holly and Jill I don't know enough about the blogosphere or I would volunteer to help you. Do email if there is anything you think can do to help in a virtual assistant kind of way. Holly and Jill
I don’t know enough about the blogosphere or I would volunteer to help you.
Do email if there is anything you think can do to help in a virtual assistant kind of way.

]]> By: Holly http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169818 Holly Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:19:46 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169818 It's worth noting that we do actually have guest bloggers all year round -- it just depends on when opportunities and interest arise, for instance when one of the regular bloggers is out of town. I started off as a guest blogger like this, and I'm not the only WOC or the only trans woman, etc. who's guest-blogged. The summer thing that Jill mentions is just the only organized, planned example we've done recently -- and that's in part because organization and planning take extra time that we don't already have to devote. I blog in limited snatches here and there, and tend to fall behind on sleep just so I can write posts. I would love it if someone had time to do more organized planned things, of course, but that's easy to say when you don't have time to commit yourself. It’s worth noting that we do actually have guest bloggers all year round — it just depends on when opportunities and interest arise, for instance when one of the regular bloggers is out of town. I started off as a guest blogger like this, and I’m not the only WOC or the only trans woman, etc. who’s guest-blogged. The summer thing that Jill mentions is just the only organized, planned example we’ve done recently — and that’s in part because organization and planning take extra time that we don’t already have to devote. I blog in limited snatches here and there, and tend to fall behind on sleep just so I can write posts. I would love it if someone had time to do more organized planned things, of course, but that’s easy to say when you don’t have time to commit yourself.

]]> By: Kali http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169814 Kali Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:11:26 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169814 It's your blog to do with as you wish but I would suggest having a weekly guest post from diverse circles all year round so that WoC and other groups are not a interesting summer diversion but an integral part of the community. It’s your blog to do with as you wish but I would suggest having a weekly guest post from diverse circles all year round so that WoC and other groups are not a interesting summer diversion but an integral part of the community.

]]> By: Manju http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169793 Manju Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:32:13 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2008/04/26/on-those-pictures-and-on-privilege/#comment-169793 it would be intersting to have some non-progressive WOC guest blog. The Apostate would shake things up, as others have mentioned, but a real regressive would make for an eventful summer. but if you insist on RWOC only, may I suggest Tom Head, J.Goff, and belledame222. it would be intersting to have some non-progressive WOC guest blog. The Apostate would shake things up, as others have mentioned, but a real regressive would make for an eventful summer.

but if you insist on RWOC only, may I suggest Tom Head, J.Goff, and belledame222.

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