Live Blog: YouTuber Laci Green at Ryerson
SEX+ YouTuber Laci Green is talking about feminism — aka The F Word — at Ryerson University tonight from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Follow @DeepiShewara and @nadyawrites as they liveblog Green’s talk. Want to know more about Green and her influence on the internet? Read our run down about who Green is and what her talk means to Ryerson students.http://www.ryersonian.ca/laci-green-brings-the-f-word-to-ryerson/
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Feminism is going viral because of the internet. She says it's democratic, accessible and allows us to spread awareness a lot more easily.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:03:45 PM -
#YesAllWomen #SolidarityIsForWhiteWomen #BlackLivesMatter are great online conversations that come from feminist groups, says @gogreen18by Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:04:25 PM -
Taylor Swift is on the screen. She's with a few others. Green says these are people who are making huge changes through the work they do.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:05:19 PM
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Laci says abortion access, maternity and paternity leave is much better in Canada than in the U.S.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:06:45 PM
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Quick recap of things we're tackling now in North America: abortion access, maternity/paternity leave, sexual assault, objectification.by Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:07:11 PM
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"There are several universities that I've been working with in Canada about sexual assault issues," Laci Green says. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CAamCYjVAAAjB-1.jpg
by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:08:32 PM -
The list continues: street harassment, the pay gap, sexual assault on campus, body positivity, beauty standards. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:09:17 PM
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Laci: fat-shaming is broadly accepting in our society. It's not about health, she says. We're talking body positivity & beauty standards.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:09:56 PM
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Aaand the list continues! We are striving for sexual freedom in today's society. We are having conversations about pornography. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:10:49 PM
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Everyone cheers when Laci says she hears Ontario is making great strides on the sexual education front. #onpoli #LaciGreenRUby Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:11:09 PM
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Pornography historically created from the viewpoint of straight, male fantasies. This lead to harmful misconceptions about female sexuality.by Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:11:54 PM
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On YouTube @gogreen18 talks about body positivity and sex. @DeepiShewara and I wrote about her channel: ryersonian.ca/laci-green-bri… #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:13:41 PM
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What happens next? Laci Green says it's up to us. She has a few suggestions for getting involved. #LaciGreenRUby Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:14:52 PM
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Moving forward, what do we do? "It's important to educate yourself long after college." You should listen to perspectives other than yours.by Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:15:30 PM
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Laci Green says clicks are money in this world. She says to get the feminist message out there, we need to consume them.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:15:34 PM
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She also says we need to show up to action events. The room laughs as they're all here for her tonight. #LaciGreenRUby Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:16:08 PM
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Laci says start a conversation. She says it's an unfortunate reality, but if you're a man, you have a more powerful voice.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:17:42 PM
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"Ignorant people can become educated. That's what university is about," @gogreen18 brings the educational angle to feminism. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:18:36 PM
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We're nearing the end now. She says, she'll leave us with this: don't settle for less. Don't allow injustices.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:19:10 PM
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"We still have a lot of work to do. I encourage you all to not settle for less." @gogreen18 is wrapping up her talk, "The F Word."by Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:19:21 PM
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Being a feminist is indisputably being on the right side of history, Laci says. The decision is in our hands.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:19:58 PM
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Thanks for tuning in with @DeepiShewara and I tonight! Stay tuned for a follow up article for @theryersonian this week! #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:21:39 PM
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As the sociology union thanks Laci Green for coming out to Ryerson tonight, we'd like to you thank you for following along! #LaciGreenRUby Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:21:44 PM
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In the meantime, you can read our first article about Laci here: ryersonian.ca/laci-green-bri… via @theryersonian #LaciGreenRU #feminism #LaciGreenby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:22:25 PM
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Some fans have crowded Laci at the stage. She's chatting, shaking hands while packing up.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:23:23 PM
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She's taking quick pics and saying hi. She's heading to U of T next though, so she can't stay long.by Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:25:05 PM
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Stay tuned for our follow up article @theryersonian this week! #LaciGreenRUby Deepika Shewaramani via twitter 3/18/2015 11:26:09 PM
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Fans are telling @gogreen18 about the influence she has on them. Oh and there are selfies involved! #LaciGreenRU http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CAaqSF9WoAE0EK2.jpg
by Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/18/2015 11:27:04 PM -
Just FYI, we'll only be posting a few photos tonight. No recording allowed. #LaciGreenRUby DeepiShewara via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:20 AM -
People who say we're equal are more likely to have privileges that others don't. For instance, straight people or white people. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:34 AM
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People have so deeply internalized patriarchy and misogyny that they don't see their rights are violated, says @gogreen18 #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:35 AM
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"If you want to get a shit load of cats—get a shit load of cats!" @gogreen18 says about women making their own choices. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:37 AM
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And now onto everyone's favourite #feminist myth: "Feminists hate men." @gogreen18 simply says "No" #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:38 AM
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While feminists may not hate men, they may dislike male privilege. There is a difference, says @gogreen18. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:40 AM
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She says she told herself once "Laci, you're not a special snowflake." #LaciGreenRU #specialsnowflakesby DeepiShewara via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:41 AM
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We're connected in ways we weren't before. We have arguments and discussions. Feminism has "broken out of the ivory towers." #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:44 AM
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Third wavers (that's us!) want to emphasize choice and freedom. We embrace diversity and nuance about choices, says @gogreen18. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:44 AM
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The list continues: street harassment, the pay gap, sexual assault on campus, body positivity, beauty standards. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:45 AM
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Aaand the list continues! We are striving for sexual freedom in today's society. We are having conversations about pornography. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:48 AM
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Everyone cheers when Laci says she hears Ontario is making great strides on the sexual education front. #onpoli #LaciGreenRUby DeepiShewara via twitter 3/19/2015 1:29:58 AM
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On YouTube @gogreen18 talks about body positivity and sex. @DeepiShewara and I wrote about her channel: ryersonian.ca/laci-green-bri… #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:30:00 AM
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What happens next? Laci Green says it's up to us. She has a few suggestions for getting involved. #LaciGreenRUby DeepiShewara via twitter 3/19/2015 1:30:02 AM
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She also says we need to show up to action events. The room laughs as they're all here for her tonight. #LaciGreenRUby DeepiShewara via twitter 3/19/2015 1:30:03 AM
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"Ignorant people can become educated. That's what university is about," @gogreen18 brings the educational angle to feminism. #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:30:05 AM
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Thanks for tuning in with @DeepiShewara and I tonight! Stay tuned for a follow up article for @theryersonian this week! #LaciGreenRUby Nadya S. Domingo via twitter 3/19/2015 1:30:07 AM
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