Really, I don't mind talking about it. I used to be really hush-hush about it, but...what happened is part of who I am, you know? I mean, whether I wanted it or not, it's shaped who I am as a person, and I think that having gone through it and made it through to the other side intact has made me a stronger person than I would've been had it not happened. So now I'm okay with talking about it, because yeah, it sucked, but it's a part of who I am and I'm not going to hide any part of me because I'm supposed to be ashamed of it or whatever.
I know. I mean, hey, I joke sometimes that I see everyone as inherently bisexual, but the truth of the matter is, heterosexuality is important for the procreation of the species. The human race needs male/female relationships to survive. We're biologically wired that way. So the only thing I can assume is that she's trying to say that most women are genetically wired to be rape victims, in which case she's belittling her entire gender. *eyeroll*
What I'm most proud of is that as a woman, I have choice. And if I choose to become like...a doctor, great. But if I choose to do something that wouldn't be considered "feminist," then that's fine, too, because it's my choice. Yes, in the real world, most women in prostitution would rather have a different job. But in Firefly's world, A) it's set in the future when things have changed and B) it's a whole different set of rules governing the relationship between Companion/Buyer. Inara's job is her choice, and it's one that she's damn proud of. Not only that, but in the "class system," out of the nine main characters, she's second only to Simon & River, who were born extremely wealthy. Companions are held in extremely high regard in this world, and it's Inara's choice to be one. If that's what she chooses, then more power to her, you know? Rock on, Inara. You rock the fuck on.
Mandi and I were joking that we were going to start an "equalist" movement complete with manifestos, mission statements, and a website. Heh.
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Date: 2008-03-26 11:02 pm (UTC)I know. I mean, hey, I joke sometimes that I see everyone as inherently bisexual, but the truth of the matter is, heterosexuality is important for the procreation of the species. The human race needs male/female relationships to survive. We're biologically wired that way. So the only thing I can assume is that she's trying to say that most women are genetically wired to be rape victims, in which case she's belittling her entire gender. *eyeroll*
What I'm most proud of is that as a woman, I have choice. And if I choose to become like...a doctor, great. But if I choose to do something that wouldn't be considered "feminist," then that's fine, too, because it's my choice. Yes, in the real world, most women in prostitution would rather have a different job. But in Firefly's world, A) it's set in the future when things have changed and B) it's a whole different set of rules governing the relationship between Companion/Buyer. Inara's job is her choice, and it's one that she's damn proud of. Not only that, but in the "class system," out of the nine main characters, she's second only to Simon & River, who were born extremely wealthy. Companions are held in extremely high regard in this world, and it's Inara's choice to be one. If that's what she chooses, then more power to her, you know? Rock on, Inara. You rock the fuck on.
Mandi and I were joking that we were going to start an "equalist" movement complete with manifestos, mission statements, and a website. Heh.