Here's a little sum'n sum'n about the Vagina Monologues:
People seem to think this show is only for women. On the contrary. The more men we have attend, the better. Everyone needs to be educated about cunts. The cast is here to dispel the myth that "vagina" is a dirty word. We want people to understand that rape is a horrific tactic of war and imposing silence. Women should get to know their own bodies; you spend your whole life within it, might as well give it the time of day. Know how you work. Know how to manipulate yourself for pleasure. Learn to find power between your legs.
This is not to say that we are equating women only with their vaginas. Women should be empowered by their entire beings, their sex, their gender. So should men [but the discrepancy level between men and women's self esteem is vast]. We should all be aware of the privileges we hold based on our races, classes, ethnicities, etc. This show is about banding together and finding peace within community.
Our performances are dedicated to all people who've never had a voice because they've been oppressed due to the aforementioned marginalized categories. We want our audience to find their voices and use them to stand up against injustice.
Oppression begets silence, silence begets oppression.
Love yourself first. Do that and you can change the world.
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