Jen

“As a result of the rigorous beauty standards that we are so harshly held up against, we inevitably find a disturbing amount of comfort in tearing down women who reflect our own insecurities back to us. The drive to become “more beautiful” for male consumption (and capitalist profit) creates a toxic competitiveness among women. How can we happily exist in a world that is built on systems that seek to tear us down?”
― Florence Given, Women Don't Owe You Pretty

“A lot of people are reluctant to ask for consent because they feel like asking “kills the mood.” But you know what really kills the mood? Sexually assaulting someone.”
― Florence Given, Women Don't Owe You Pretty