leni‘s swagger

All My Abusers Are Feminists On Performative Men and Se xu al Degradation  “But he was always so nice to me.”         In my twenty years of womanhood,   I’ve  learnt to fear men . I  don’t  flinch like a beaten puppy when I see a man on the screen or start shivering when a teenage boy passes by me. I  don’t  mean the dramatically exaggerated fear  you’d  think of when I write these words, nor do I mean to make you laugh .     I’ve  learnt to fear men who call me pretty or laugh at my jokes.  I’ve  learnt to make myself as small as possible when  I feel a man’s arms  wrap around me.  I’ve  learnt to “shut up and take it” when their icy hands touch my thighs.  I’ve  learnt to be good when he tells me to be good, and  I’ve  learnt to smile when he tells me to be bad .     Who is he? A criminal? A thief? A pirate? A corporate CEO or a small-wage worker?...

The Sound of Music - Week 03  On favourite films, fresher's flu, and sad songs Welcome back to Week 03 of The Sound of Music! After taking a well-deserved break in reading week, I'm now back and weaker than ever... Fresher's flu knocked me out and any listener will agree here... Many slip-ups and random babbling, I sincerely apologise! I did sign a contract that I'd show up every week, so I have to follow through...  Anyway, this episode features songs from my favourite films of all time, because I'm a free-spirited gal who deserves to force others to listen to her read the Paris, Texas monologue!! I regret nothing.  I still don't know when it's appropriate to start playing Christmas songs, so I tried to fill the show with anything but festive music...  I hope you enjoy this week's episode! This Week's Playlist Includes Paint it, Black - The Rolling Stones Surfin' Bird - The Trashmen Singin' in the Rain - Gene Kelly  First Movement: Allegro (...