The acclaimed play Bitter Cassava will return to the stage for one showing only for Carifesta. The production, which celebrates its fortieth year of existence this year, will take place on August 18 at the Little Carib Theatre. The play was written in 1979 by Dr. Lester Efebo Wilkinson, who directed the play in its … Continue reading
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Necessary Arts students graduate (July 15, 2019)
Social Disorder, the finale of the 23rd cycle of the Necessary Arts School, took an insightful and thought-provoking look at some issues facing T&T currently. The event took place on June 24 at the Little Carib Theatre and featured pieces written by Creative Director and thespian Penelope Spencer. The first item on the programme was … Continue reading
Tired
I am tired. Tired of having to defend my right as a woman to walk the streets and feel safe. I’m tired of reading and hearing “What was she wearing/doing?” when a woman is assaulted or killed. I’m tired of hearing “well she look for it” and “what you did expect?” I am tired of … Continue reading
The Victim Blame Game
Originally posted on Square Peg (Round Hole):
Let’s play a game. This is going to end well.[Image: vipvalet.ca] Imagine you have a car. Not just any car, but a really nice, new one. Make and model of your choice, fresh custom paint job. You drive your gorgeous car to a fancy restaurant, opt for valet…
There’s No Comparing Male and Female Harassment Online
.@Twitter: Optimised For Abuse
TW: rape threats, terrorism, abuse
No Laughing Matter: Stories of rape and sexual assault in Caribbean media this week
Originally posted on Feminist Conversations on Caribbean Life:
Laughing at boys who are raped The Jamaica Observer recently subjected readers to the most crass and reprehensible of cartoons which pokes fun at the rape of boys in institutionalized care. Yes, they invited readers to laugh at the fact that boys were being raped. A UN…
An activist walks out of a meeting…
Originally posted on Feminist Conversations on Caribbean Life:
A longstanding feminist activist in Barbados walked out of a panel discussion in protest of what she felt were misogynist comments from one of the speakers. Said speaker is the recipient of the Gold Crown of Merit and has been on a near 15-year tirade of misogyny masquerading…
Caribbean Feminists Exist; Some of Them Do Not Yet Know That They Are Feminists
Originally posted on Feminist Conversations on Caribbean Life:
To the Caribbean, With Love Caribbean Feminists Exist & Some of Them Do Not Yet Know That They Are Feminists When ah leggo mih cock yuh betta tie up yuh hen Caribbean women located at home and those abroad in the Diaspora have heard and readily understand…
How to be the perfect victim – a how-to guide for good girls.
Originally posted on Caroline Criado-Perez:
TW for victim-blaming, sexism and racism – many direct quotations included. Don’t feed the trolls If you react in any way other than with silence to people threatening you, you deserve the threats. It is really very simple. Shut up and be a good girl. Don’t be silent If someone…
