April 18, 2016 To Whomever It May Concern: Any form of image that sexualizes women in the mov
April 18, 2016 To Whomever It May Concern: Any form of image that sexualizes women in the movement is not okay and they will absolutely not be tolerated. We the women do not appreciate this false image for the arousal, fetish, or commercialization of our bodies, as well as the movement itself. We the women in the movement are not sexual objects. In the 1960’s women fought hard against not only society, but the male patriarchal system within the Civil Rights movements groups. The women fought hard for their respectable roles within the movement, where at the time they were only seen as a supportive role; to cook to clean and for personal comfort.The mujeres fought hard to be treated with respect and be seen as equals amongst our brothers in the struggle. They were and continue to be the backbone of any struggle. When you sexualize our women, you downplay their achievements. We here by demand that the cover be removed from Streetlow Magazine, and instead invite them to take real photographs of the women within the movement. That being said, we welcome you to provide a true statement of the women within the movement instead of a far fetched sexualized ideal for the appeal of others. We will no longer allow our women to be sexual fantasies and be exploited for their bodies. She is the birthgiver, mother of nature, she is the struggle in her own way. Signed, Comandanta Luz Catalina and all the Mujeres of the East Los Angeles Brown Beret Unit Source: https://www.facebook.com/eastla.brownberets/photos/a.1503435643229597.1073741829.1494188994154262/1703449076561585/?type=3&theater -- source link
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