Comment on Mona: Australia women's-only museum files appeal to keep men out
Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 6 months agoI’m having a hard time finding the article right now but I seem to recall that the artwork was curated in a way to showcase artwork that previously hung in men-only spaces.
I don’t disagree about the artist having that view of gender but I still think that there are people (both cis and trans) to whom their gender is very important for them, and again I recognize the privilege of feeling that gender is unimportant.
I think the idea of teaching laundry and ironing on Sundays is hilarious though
VirtualOdour@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
I feel that many things are important to me which I could choose to change at any time for any reason, I could choose to never speak to my parents if I choose to and many do but they’re still important to me.
Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
But in some people and some cultures particularly the idea of never speaking to your parents again is unconscionable. I know because I was told I had no morals for decisions I made in my life that had no effect on anyone else. Different strokes for different folks. If a choice is incompatible with your worldview then it’s not a real choice.
VirtualOdour@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
In some cultures letting a gay or trans person live is unconscionable, there is no link between how random cultures feel and morality. There is no reason to base a progressive and modern society on cruel social traditions.
If you want to change your gender at this exhibit in Australia then you are free to do so, if your cultural baggage makes the idea disgusting to you then either work on that or choose to miss out on this art and many other beautiful things because maintaining hurtful traditions is more important to you.
Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
Your last point is very true. Thank you for framing it like that.