In the late 1800s, the Right often portrayed women as cats and kittens in their propaganda to show how "absurd" it would be for us to have the same rights as men, leading to a resurgence of the "crazy cat lady" trope.
The Suffragettes reclaimed this idea, seeing cats as savvy and independent.
Just a reminder that every time they take away our rights, the first step is to dehumanize us in their language and in their tropes. The modern Right's constant portrayal of us as animals and objects is no accident. It's the same old playbook.
Happy #womenshistorymonth
Edited 196d ago