So apparently antiporn group Object dislike other forms of feminism, and expect new members to “learn” from
them, rather than debate or bring in other ideas. Ooh, Kinky!
I used to think I was a feminist.
I thought that women should have equal rights
And that society was run by men
And women’s work was not appreciated
Enough, and so I wanted to object
At inequality based on my body.
I thought I had the right to show my body
Or cover up: that as a feminist
The choice was mine and no-one could object
But no, this view is bad for equal rights
Apparently it’s not appreciated
If I’m objectified by Evil Men.
Or worse still, if I act like Evil Men –
And feast my eyes on other women’s bodies –
For flesh is not to be appreciated
By me or anyone. It isn’t feminist
You can’t be sexy and have equal rights
Because you’re being treated as an object.
Well, that is what I have been told by Object:
I shouldn’t look at women. Nor should men.
And no doubt those brave feminists are right,
So, when I like to look at women’s bodies,
I am a very naughty feminist.
So punish me! I have appreciated
The female form, and I’d appreciate it
If I could be brought into line by Object
So firm and strict, oh please, talk feminist
To me! Oh tell me it’s the fault of men!
Yes! punish me for lusting after bodies!
I love it when you take away my rights
And make me think like you, for who needs rights?
Why should sex workers be appreciated
For all their work? They disrespect their bodies,
So we can too! That’s what I learned from Object:
The home of dominatrix feminists!
It seems I have no choice, but who needs rights?
I’m feminist and unappreciated!
I’ll “learn” from Object: never trust the men.
Tom Juniper Poetry 