Because when I was 13 years old, I was sent home for my tank top straps being a little too thin, but a boy could wear a Cool Story babe, Go Make Me A Sandwich shirt and not be looked at twice.
Because when I was 17 and I told a guy āNoā and the next day the word tease was painted on my locker.
Because when I was 18 and just wanted to be friends, I was a bitch.
Because I feel the need to say āI have a boyfriendā instead of āNoā because guys respect other men more than they would ever respect me.
Because society screams ādonāt get rapedā instead of ādonāt rapeā
Because I am scared to walk alone at 10 PM
Because being beautiful is the most important thing Iāll ever do.
Because when I wear my favorite skirt āIām asking for itā
Because the song Blurred Lines exists
Because no means no no matter how you fucking spin it
Because a girl was drugged and raped with a beer bottle, and the boys who did it are out on bail.
Because I owe you nothing
Because pepper spray is a gift I receive yearly.
Because I am asked if I have a boyfriend more than I am asked about my mental health
Because my clothes say more about my consent then my mouth does.
Because the wage gap exists
Because ānot all men are like thatā is said way too often
ENOUGH ARE
Because I feel the need to say āIām not a feminist butā¦ā
Because Iām writing this fucking piece
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