“It’s an interesting idea, but I would challenge you to decide: Do you hate girls? Or do you hate the expectations put on girls by society?” FeminismFeministGirlsMisogynyPatriarchyPatriarchal SocietySocietal NormsInternalized MisogynyInternalized Sexism Book:Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir Source: Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir
“A boy can be celebrated because of his personality and talents, regardless of how he looks. In fact, talent can make a guy attractive who may not be by traditional standards. But a girl is usually only popular if she looks good.” BoysGirlsSexismMisogynyGirlyGirlhoodPopularSexism QuotesMisogynistMisogyny Quotes Book:Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir Source: Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir
“I knew that girls made fun of each other, but talking about someone’s body like that seemed so wrong. You can’t choose your body! I was suddenly aware that I was under-performing in ways I didn’t even know existed. From then on I always showered in my swimsuit, changed clothes in the outhouse (which defeated the purpose of showering), and worst of all, I developed the habit of swimming in a t-shirt.” GirlGirlsMisogynyBody ImageGrowing PainsBody DysmorphiaBody Dysmorphic DisorderInternalized MisogynyBody Image Issues Book:Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir Source: Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir
