shy but chatty Freaky for Feminism…
Hi! Freaky for Feminism (FFF) here. I must admit that I’m feeling a little shy and unsure of what to say in this first post ~ other than to declare that I’m excited about the possibility of many rich discussions around gender fluidity, the ethics of posting about children who are not adults, and issues around informed consent. I am keen, too, to talk about language associated with gender expression, and I like the term gender fluid/fluidity, which in my mind, encapsulates and honours the diverse ways in which gender is experienced, expressed and lived in people’s lives. To be honest, I believe that all of us play with our gender ~ we practice and perform our gender constantly, sometimes consciously and others not so much. I’m most aware of it when I put any clothes on. What activity am I about to engage in? Work, play, relaxing, shopping? Is this a public appearance I am dressing for? Who will see me? What will they expect from me? What do I expect from myself? What do I expect fro