Tag: cultural critique

  • Ben Shapiro. Loud, wrong, and a misogynist

    Ben Shapiro. Loud, wrong, and a misogynist

    Ben Shapiro is a figure known for his aggressive debating style and political commentary. However, beneath the loud persona lies a consistent pattern of misogyny that permeates much of his public discourse. His treatment of women is not simply a matter of ideological difference. But it is a devaluation of their lived experiences, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and dismissing genuine social struggles.

    One glaring example is his reaction to Cardi B’s 2019 song “WAP.” Instead of engaging with the cultural impact or significance of the song. Benny chose to mock female sexuality, expressing confusion over basic female anatomy by suggesting that natural bodily responses were signs of illness. This public display of ignorance was not just embarrassing; it reflected a deeper discomfort with women’s autonomy over their own bodies.And to that I say, “Sorry you never got your wife’s pussy wet, Benny boy.”

    Beyond isolated incidents, Shapiro routinely diminishes feminist concerns, framing issues like the gender wage gap, domestic violence, and reproductive rights as emotional exaggerations. In his narratives, women’s experiences are often reduced to tools for debate rather than reflections of systemic inequities. When discussing abortion, Shapiro approaches the topic with philosophical hypotheticals, sidestepping the urgent realities faced by pregnant individuals lacking access to healthcare. His logic-driven rhetoric is a guise that masks the real human cost of policies affecting women’s rights.

    This pattern of rhetoric does more than provoke controversy, it contributes to a social climate where women’s voices are delegitimized and their struggles trivialized. By positioning himself as “too logical” for feminist discourse, Shapiro reinforces a toxic environment that blames emotion rather than addressing entrenched sexism.

    Understanding Shapiro’s misogyny is essential for recognizing how media figures shape public perception and normalize disrespect towards women. His words have consequences, contributing to broader cultural issues of the gender inequalities women face.

    Here we document and provide space for those targeted by voices like Shapiro’s to share their truths and challenge the narratives that silence or diminish them.

  • Dr. Seuss Was Racist: The Truth They Hid in Plain Sight

    Dr. Seuss Was Racist: The Truth They Hid in Plain Sight

    Theodor Seuss Geisel, widely known as Dr. Seuss, is often celebrated as a beloved children’s author whose whimsical stories have enchanted generations. However, beneath this nostalgic legacy lies a troubling reality of racism. Dr. Seuss was also responsible for spreading racist imagery, harmful stereotypes, and participating in practices that reinforced systemic racism.

    During World War II, Geisel created political cartoons for the U.S. military and newspapers that featured dangerous caricatures of Japanese Americans and other Asian people. These cartoons amplified xenophobic sentiments and contributed to public support for the forced internment of Japanese American citizens, a grave injustice that violated civil rights and caused lifelong trauma. That is still widely ignored by people as a whole when speaking on American transgressions against minorities.

    Beyond his political work, Dr. Seuss’s children’s books included offensive and demeaning portrayals of Black, Asian, and Indigenous peoples. His illustrations often leaned on racial stereotypes that reduced complex cultures to exaggerated, harmful tropes. The severity of this imagery was such that in 2021, several of his titles were officially pulled from publication by the publisher due to their racist content.

    Adding to this, less known but equally disturbing, is Geisel’s association with pamphlets circulated during the early 20th century that listed people of color for sale under racist terms that commodified them in deeply offensive ways. This reflects a direct involvement in perpetuating dehumanizing views of Black people and communities of color. It underscores that the harmful narratives linked to Dr. Seuss go beyond caricatures in books and into real-world racist practices.

    Dr. Seuss presents a confusing legacy of contradictions. The reality of his good vibes and racism” is summed up by “green eggs, red flags”. While his playful stories like Green Eggs and Ham charm generations, these beloved tales mask the red flags hidden beneath. His cheerful façade conceals troubling racist imagery and messages that demand a closer, critical look. This contrast shows how something seemingly innocent can still carry deep and harmful issues. Also reminding us to question and unpack what we celebrate.

    These facts highlight a deeply problematic side of a figure many of us grew up idolizing without question. It reminds us that cherished childhood stories and authors can harbor legacies of racism and oppression that deserve acknowledgment and critique.

    The cultural impact of these racist portrayals is significant, given the widespread reach of Dr. Seuss’s works in schools and homes worldwide. When children are exposed to stereotyped and racist imagery under the guise of innocent stories, it reinforces prejudiced worldviews early on. This demands a critical examination of the stories we pass down and the voices we elevate.

    We don’t buy books to worship. We buy them to question. So thrift, borrow, secondhand your way through the wreckage of art, but be the voice for those who cannot be one. Point out what’s broken when you see it. Respect the talent, when it exists, not the trash. Respect the people affected more than the pen.

    So if you grew up on the racism of Dr. Seuss tell me did you notice the issues before? Did you know he was involved in more than cute kiddie books? Or do you think I’m out of line?

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