![]() Pussy Riot is one of my favorite bands and no, it isn't just because the word pussy is in the title. I'm a big fan of Russian punk music, believe it or not. It was a love my mother cat passed onto me from her childhood spent with her Russian breeders. This week I have been incredibly lazy, so I don't have much to write home about. I discovered this lovely green bottle cap Hannah dropped a few days ago. Swatting it with my tiny paws has taken all my time and energy, but I've somehow managed to spare some to discuss the importance of cyberfeminism. Yes, I, Leroy Jenkins, black and white cat, hoarder of bottle caps, swatter of ankles, and eater of any food left around the room, have yet another title to add to the mix: cyberfeminist. Cyberfeminism as defined by Baym is "the range of theories, debates, and practices about the relationship of gender and digital culture". It explores the ways in which the internet can battle against the patriarchy. However, it also admits the internet isn't always the utopia for equality that we like to think it is. Too often, I've been part of an online chat where some girl is labelled a slut or bitch for expressing an opinion someone else doesn't agree with. This is an example of people bringing in offline bodies online and letting their biases affect their conversations with people they don't actually know. The internet doesn't really spare people's feelings. This isn't surprising, but I guess even I, Leroy Jenkins, boy cat wonder, hopes it would.....ok, to be more exact, I hope it would make everyone else nicer. I'm perfect the way I am.
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3/11/2018 12:55:12 pm
I support pussy riot, great band! I’ve been a huge fan of all sorts of punk for a long time and really enjoy similar riot grrrl bands. And it is fascinating how people bring in their bodies online and how Nate transfers over. I too wish it was a nicer place!
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Mo Macsai-Goren
3/11/2018 11:19:12 pm
Leroy back at it! Do you have any thoughts on the couple times Pussy Riot have been arrested for political gestures?
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