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#amber heard#i stand with amber heard#justice for amber heard#surviving trauma#grazia#grazia italia#dr charlotte proudman#surviving#survivors#smear campaign#domestic abuse
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Cool thing posted on Instagram by lawyer Dr Charlotte Proudman
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Dr Charlotte Proudman writes: “Taylor Swift, one of the most successful women of my generation is subject to fake pornographic images of her. It reminds all women, we are seen first and foremost through our bodies, and men have the power to sexually degrade even the most powerful women — on and offline.
All those people getting off on fake pornographic content of Taylor Swift being sexually violated are revealing precisely what they really want to do to her.
Make no mistake, this is why rape culture is endemic in our society.”
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Excerpt from Dr Charlotte Proudman’s article via the Independent “Being a radical feminist means being a trans ally at the same time”
#feminism#feminist#trans inclusive feminism#trans inclusive radical feminism#intersectional feminism#charlotte proudman#trans rights are human rights#women’s rights#lgbtq#down with the patriarchy#trans solidarity#modern feminism
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As a barrister, I see many victims of domestic abuse being sued for ‘defamation’, for daring to speak about what their perpetrator did to them. Meanwhile, the world questions whether they’re a ‘real victim’ | Charlotte Proudman
“If she was scared to death, why didn’t she leave?” asked everyone’s favourite Hollywood heartthrob-turned-bad-boy Johnny Depp in court.
He was talking, of course, about his ex-wife Amber Heard, who he is suing for libel in the US over an article she wrote for the Washington Post in 2018. During her testimony, the actress has accused Depp of physical and sexual abuse.
If Depp’s phrase feels familiar, that’s because it is: survivors, families of victims and domestic abuse campaigners have worked tirelessly to stop society using such victim-blaming tropes. Instead of asking a woman why she didn’t escape abuse, ask the man why he abused her in the first place. That would be a good place to start.
Escaping an abusive relationship is one of the most dangerous times for victims. Just because the relationship ends, it doesn’t mean the abuse ends. Post-separation coercive and controlling behaviour is one of the most insidious and corrosive forms of abuse that I’ve ever seen.
Depp lost his defamation claim in the High Court in London in 2020. He was greeted with adoring fans throwing roses at him, blowing kisses and holding supportive banners. I stood next to him after we passed through security, he smiled and I gave him my best dead eyes.
The judge later found that Depp physically assaulted Heard (including headbutting her, tearing out clumps of her hair, and holding her by her neck) and she said she had feared for her life. Depp is alleged to have sent texts to his friend, Paul Bettany, threatening to burn Heard and “f*** her burnt corpse afterwards to make sure she is dead”.
It is telling that Depp is dragging Heard through a second high-profile trial in the US, hoping for a better outcome. He is suing her for a whopping $50m – this looks to me like serious financial control.
Both cases in England and the US centre on silencing Heard from speaking about the abuse she says he inflicted on her. I see many victims of domestic abuse being sued for “defamation”, for daring to speak about what their perpetrator did to them.
The world sits in judgment, questioning whether Heard is a “real victim”. Does she look like a victim? Does she speak like a victim? Does she cry like a victim?
Where are the headlines asking if Depp is a perpetrator, judging him on every move that he makes? There are no special measures in court – Depp sits there smiling, while Heard relives abuse and trauma.
Depp’s lawyer is used as a pawn, a weapon to revictimise her for the world’s entertainment. The court has become a tool for a perpetrator to continue his abuse and control. What message does that send out to victims? Victims who don’t have money, fame, photos of injuries and texts threatening to harm them? How do they think they will be treated by the justice system?
The court is asked to pathologise Heard as being “abnormal”, “mentally ill” and “mad”. All too often, victims of domestic abuse are labelled with sexist diagnoses such as “histrionic and borderline personality disorders” by psychologists, rather than understanding that they are suffering with trauma caused by domestic abuse. Heard is no exception.
Dr Curry, a psychologist, suggested that Heard could have two personality disorders, while Dr Hughes diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder. But why isn’t Depp pathologised? Where is his mental health diagnosis?
After all, this is a man who explained his abusive behaviour by calling himself “the monster”. Every headline that has commented on Heard’s mental health has stigmatised people with mental health challenges, while simultaneously undermining the credibility of victims who come forward.
Heard is due to be cross-examined by Depp’s team. I can tell you now how that will play out because I see it every day in courtrooms: “Why didn’t you say no? How drunk were you? You provoked him. You were abusive. It’s your fault.”
These questions blame the victim and render the perpetrator invisible. It’s a tactic that continues to be very effective and persuasive, because it plays on all of the myths we are taught about how abuse works. She lies; he’s a hero.
So, when I see hashtags trending on twitter like, “AmberHeardIsALiar”, I realise how deeply entrenched misogyny is in our society. It doesn’t matter that there is a High Court decision proving that Depp assaulted Heard, it wouldn’t matter if the world watched Depp physically assault Heard in public, people would still support Depp. Why is he above the law?
Is it because Depp is the definition of masculinity? Every man wanted to be him at one point. If even he can be a perpetrator of domestic abuse, with all the fame, glory, money and power that he has, it sends out a strong message to men that anyone can be a perpetrator of violence. Anyone can fall from grace – even you.
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Hello! I noticed you recently used the radfem tag on a post. Being a HP author, are you aware of the message this sends considering the source content for this fandom?
I debated whether or not to answer this, as I am well aware of the hornet's nest I'm kicking—particularly on this site. However, I believe the contemporary rhetoric that assumes one's support of 'x' means they must believe 'y' to be reductive, dishonest, and particularly troubling when it comes to silencing the voices of women. It's the very same false equivalence that has led large swathes of the population into claiming that support of Palestine = antisemitism (including, ironically, JK Rowling).
I consider myself a radical feminist and I won't censor that simply because I also happen to like a magical school kid's book series written by a conservative moron. Does this mean I agree with everything every single radical feminist has ever said? No. But I believe that sex-based oppression is alive and well and can be seen most prominently in law-enforcement response to rape and domestic violence, abortion rights in many countries, access to maternity leave, research into women's health, household labour distribution and the commercial objectification of women (be that advertising or pornography).
Does this mean I think sex-based oppression is the only form of oppression? No. Does this mean I associate myself with TERFs? No. Was the radical feminist movement without flaws? Also no. Just as the socialist movement did not adequately address the disadvantages women faced in the 60s and 70s, the second-wave feminist movement failed to address the unique struggles of non-white women and queer women. There is always room to grow from the starting point of a movement created ~60 years ago. Intersectionality is critical. But we have not progressed as far as most would like to pretend (looking at you, America), and the way that women hasten to distance themselves from the 'harsh' type of feminism is partially at fault for this, in my opinion.
Without radical feminism, we would not have had the Women's Liberation Movement. Without radical feminism, we would not have abortion rights, access to credit, equal pay protections, etc. The demonisation of a branch of feminism that was so critical in fighting for the rights that modern women enjoy today is harmful and something I am very suspicious of. I mean, we're at a point where I can't even use the tag radfem without having people in my asks sending messages like this? Really? If there is something that I have reblogged or posted that you disagree with, then I am always open to a good-faith discussion, but I don't respect this style of internet discourse that strikes you down as guilty by association.
(Also, since I know that's what you're getting at — my opinion on TERFs is that they've done a great disservice to radical feminism and have gotten themselves worked up about something that is a non-issue outside of their corner of the internet. My question when people come to me IRL with anti-trans rhetoric is always, "have you ever actually met a trans person?" and the answer is always no...)
While I don't agree with everything said in it, this is an interesting article from Dr Charlotte Proudman which I recommend you read: Being a radical feminist means being a trans ally at the same time.
#sex-based oppression hurts women globally every single second of the day and saying that should not be controversial#this is probably the only post i will make on this topic as this is a voldemort fan blog not a feminist theory blog...#politics#TERFs pls touch grass#but also you better think really hard before you start accusing feminists of being TERFs by association#asks#anon#i bought my harry potter books second-hand in 2007 and i highly doubt my gay voldemort fanfiction is supporting JKR as much as u think it i#as ive said before - i am not JKR's keeper#thank you#radfem
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A little snippet of the wonderful thread by Dr Charlotte Proudman on Twitter about how the media targets women in the public eye. Check it out.
#i'm putting the amber heard slide here on purpose#because a lot of people resisted the idea that a lot of anti-meghan people have the same opinions on amber as well#twitter#meghan
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“Prince Andrew who was accused of sexually assaulting a sex trafficking victim and stripped of his patronages - wears full royal robes - which symbolises his honour and chivalry. Prince Harry wears a suit to his father’s coronation because he moved to the US.”
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Another way to know the Garrick Club dust up is a total fraud. Dr Charlotte Proudman is front and center. Dr Proudman was one of the biggest Nip suckers on Twitter for Amber Heard. She never shut up about her. This is the same Misandrist crew tied to a number of abuses, mainly against men.
#Garrick Club Protest Led By Same Fraudulent UK Misandrists Who Backed Amber Heard and Meghan Markle#Garrick Club Protest Crew Is Soho House British Lavender Mafia Front
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#amber heard#i stand with amber heard#dr charlotte proudman#dr proudman#anti johnny depp#women supporting women#vawg#domestic violence#abuse#domestic abuse#domestic violence awareness#support survivors#believe survivors#amber is free
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Andrew Tate news — Disgraced influencer leaves Romanian court as mysoginist hit with 'more serious' trafficking charges
Women’s rights activists slam disgraced influencer
Dr Charlotte Proudman, the director of women’s organisation Right to Equality, slammed the BBC for giving Tate a platform.
She claimed victims who she works with have told her they felt “re-traumatised” by watching him “minimising his abusive behaviour.”
“The BBC aired Andrew Tate’s comment that an abuse victim’s allegations against him are…
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Andrew Tate news — Disgraced influencer leaves Romanian court as mysoginist hit with 'more serious' trafficking charges
Women’s rights activists slam disgraced influencer
Dr Charlotte Proudman, the director of women’s organisation Right to Equality, slammed the BBC for giving Tate a platform.
She claimed victims who she works with have told her they felt “re-traumatised” by watching him “minimising his abusive behaviour.”
“The BBC aired Andrew Tate’s comment that an abuse victim’s allegations against him are…
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Andrew Tate news — Disgraced influencer leaves Romanian court as mysoginist hit with 'more serious' trafficking charges
Women’s rights activists slam disgraced influencer
Dr Charlotte Proudman, the director of women’s organisation Right to Equality, slammed the BBC for giving Tate a platform.
She claimed victims who she works with have told her they felt “re-traumatised” by watching him “minimising his abusive behaviour.”
“The BBC aired Andrew Tate’s comment that an abuse victim’s allegations against him are…
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Andrew Tate news — Disgraced influencer leaves Romanian court as mysoginist hit with 'more serious' trafficking charges
Women’s rights activists slam disgraced influencer
Dr Charlotte Proudman, the director of women’s organisation Right to Equality, slammed the BBC for giving Tate a platform.
She claimed victims who she works with have told her they felt “re-traumatised” by watching him “minimising his abusive behaviour.”
“The BBC aired Andrew Tate’s comment that an abuse victim’s allegations against him are…
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Andrew Tate news — Disgraced influencer leaves Romanian court as mysoginist hit with 'more serious' trafficking charges
Women’s rights activists slam disgraced influencer
Dr Charlotte Proudman, the director of women’s organisation Right to Equality, slammed the BBC for giving Tate a platform.
She claimed victims who she works with have told her they felt “re-traumatised” by watching him “minimising his abusive behaviour.”
“The BBC aired Andrew Tate’s comment that an abuse victim’s allegations against him are…
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Andrew Tate news — Disgraced influencer leaves Romanian court as mysoginist hit with 'more serious' trafficking charges
Women’s rights activists slam disgraced influencer
Dr Charlotte Proudman, the director of women’s organisation Right to Equality, slammed the BBC for giving Tate a platform.
She claimed victims who she works with have told her they felt “re-traumatised” by watching him “minimising his abusive behaviour.”
“The BBC aired Andrew Tate’s comment that an abuse victim’s allegations against him are…
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