Kenneth Atisele
Janelle Monáe wants people to ‘start respecting the vagina.’ And she’s offered a bold suggestion on how society can achieve that goal.
In an interview in Marie Claire’s ‘The Future Is Female’ issue, the very outspoken artist said women should consider conducting a sex strike to advance gender equality.
‘People have to start respecting the vagina. Until every man is fighting for our rights, we should consider stopping having sex. I love men. But evil men? I will not tolerate that. You don’t deserve to be in my presence. If you’re going to own this world and this is how you’re going to rule this world, I am not going to contribute anymore until you change it. We have to realize our power and our magic. Because I am all about black girl magic, even though I’m standing with all women. But this year? This year, I am so care free black girl.’
The concept of a sex strike, also known as Lysistratic non-action, dates all the way back to ancient Greece.
Shortly after the article was published, Monáe cleared up her statements on Twitter, insisting she does not believe sex is a ‘bargaining tool.’
I don’t think that, but I do get frustrated when women’s rights are trampled on and disregarded. And we must demand our agency. ❤️ https://t.co/cYMi0YD5BX
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 10, 2017
Sometimes you give interviews right after the “leader of the free world” has a meeting to discuss women’s issues with a room full of men…
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 10, 2017
and it’s very frustrating. But no, I don’t think sex is a bargaining tool… I just wonder how these people got born and raised.
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 10, 2017
then I remember that choosing a partner for a co-parent is important. Because those values are passed down for generations. Hotep to hotep.
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 10, 2017
then I remember that choosing a partner for a co-parent is important. Because those values are passed down generations. Sexist to Sexist.
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 11, 2017
then I remember that choosing a partner for a co-parent is important. Because those values r passed down generations. Mysogynist2Mysogynist.
— Janelle Monáe, Cindi (@JanelleMonae) April 11, 2017
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