Society Could Learn a Lot From This Gay Man's Perspective Of Women's Modesty
He took to Twitter to raise poignant questions that more people should be asking.
Some people think modesty is a simple dress code issue, but this story shows how fast that idea can turn into something much bigger. A gay man named Josh Weed stepped into the conversation with a blunt take on how women are judged for what they wear, and his perspective hit a nerve.
The original post pushes back on dress codes, blame, and the way society treats women and girls in public. It also connects those everyday moments to the larger problem of rape culture, which is exactly why the message sparked so much reaction.
By the end, the real question is whether anyone is actually listening.
Meet Josh Weed
What is modesty?
Say what, now?
"Change your clothes."
Absolute madness.
Worth & Value = / = How Women Dress
This isn't what freedom of speech was supposed to mean.
Newsflash!
Extra, extra! Read all about it:
Take some responsibility, men.
That same “they won’t let it go” energy shows up in my WIBTA fight against family criticism that crushed my self-esteem.
From a man's perspective:
Never have I ever.
Looking fly in those loose basketball shorts?
That's my problem, not yours.
Naked Time
The nerve of some people?
If he's not asking for it, neither is she.
A person's worth:
Again, take some responsibility!
Own it. Stop playing the blame game.
Rape Culture:
Our daughters deserve better. We deserve better.
Change? It's long overdue.
Here's what women really deserve:
As to be somewhat expected, not everyone understood the message.
Like this dude, for example. The point went so far over his head it touched the vastness of space.
TwitterBut a whole lot of women were cheering him on. Now, we just need everyone to listen to the message.
Say it loud, say it proud!
TwitterFor another “family expectations” blowup, read whether you’re the jerk for challenging your partner’s family. Reddit weighs in on equal financial responsibility.
