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the Heart of anti-valentine’s. Feminist’s arguments against Valentine’s Day claim that it is an outdated holiday rooted in patriarchy. The holiday perpetuates highly gendered stereotypes; boyfriends are supposed to buy their girlfriends flowers, pick them up, and pay for their dinner. Working and driving are two things that women fought But that hasn’t prevented me from adopting certain expectations around the day. Nor have my feminist sensibilities, however much I rationally understand that holidays like Valentine’s Day are little more than a tacky cash-grab and an excuse for men to pretend as though uncomfortable lingerie isn’t really just a gift to their penises. Valentine’s Day may never be the same. This February 14, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Standing on the Side of Love campaign set out to transform a day once reserved for romantic love, chocolates, and flowers into a celebration of courageous love and social justice. In congregations and in public squares across the country, Unitarian Universalists gathered on Monday, Va It’s Valentines Day and this long lasting holiday also brings about another thing of the past: gender roles. The numerous stereotypes brought on during Valentines season are just another reminder of how men and women are “supposed” to act, especially in a romantic relationship. It begins from a young age, in countless school classrooms. An 'Artistic Uprising' is planned for Tuesday evening in New York City, with a call to 'rise against neo-fascism, racist patriarchy, misogyny, and sexism' On Valentine's Day, Global Calls for a "Moral Resistance Rooted In Love" | Common Dreams Valentine’s Day is more than romance; it celebrates love in all forms. Its history blends ancient and Christian traditions, emphasizing connection and appreciation. “Valentine’s Day (in Japan) got turned upside down to become a symbol of the Japanese patriarchy,” said Jeff Kingston, a Japan expert at Temple University in Tokyo. Four Questions for Valentine’s Day about Marriage Equality, Trans Rights, and Laws that Codify “Love is Love” By Kay Summers | February 2, 2023 As Valentine’s Day approaches, some will look forward to heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, while others will question the value of a holiday that commercializes love and serves to make the Recent Valentine’s Day History. Overall, the anticipated rate of celebrating Valentine’s Day has decreased by .37 percentage points per year over the last 13 years, as shown in Figure 1, with an overall average of 54.5%. The current year, 2025, has a slight increase from 2024. Figure 1: Celebrating Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day Planning It’s often speculated that Valentine’s Day has its roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, and it’s not hard to see why. Lupercalia was observed on February 15, and involved fertility rituals — albeit along with animal sacrifice and ritual whipping. Yet the link between this pagan festival and the Christian feast day that morphed into our modern ode to love and romance is The flier is awkwardly bookended by two other ads: one for a Valentine’s Day massage deal for couples (just $75), another for a Valentine’s Day concert. Whatever the reason for this arrangement, it’s made it next to impossible for me to swallow back the dyspeptic contempt I feel for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day has always come off to me as a sort of thing stores try to selling to you and less about celebrating the people in your life and I don’t want to buy into any of that. So, instead, I want some untraditional suggestions from all the wonderfully experienced people in this community. Some simple ideas would go a long way. Thank you! The loose fit and 3/4 sleeves provide ease of movement, making it a great choice for various occasions, from casual gatherings to day-to-day activities. shirt; 2025 valentines day shirts women meme t shirt gifts for skiers young women's gifts bingo gifts for women oversized tshirts metallic tops for women cool paramedic gifts womens athleisure Women's Fashion Casual Long Sleeve Valentine's Day Printed Round Neck Sweatshirt Top Women's Casual Long Sleeve Heart Print Sweatshirt Cute Valentine's Day Pullover for Everyday Wear Its colors and unique pattern make it easy to pair with a variety of bottoms, including jeans, leggings, or skirts, allowing you to create a chic and stylish Hearts, roses, and romance come together in these 32 Valentine’s Day coloring pages, available for you to download and print at no cost. This lovely collection celebrates the affectionate holiday filled with crushes, sweethearts, and friendship! r/WitchesVsPatriarchy is a woman-centered sub with a witchy twist, aimed at healing, supporting, and uplifting one another through humor and magic. The goal is to at once embrace, and poke fun at, the mystical aspects of femininity that have been previously demonized and/or devalued by the patriarchy. An 'Artistic Uprising' is planned for Tuesday evening in New York City, with a call to 'rise against neo-fascism, racist patriarchy, misogyny, and sexism' On Valentine's Day, Global Calls for a "Moral Resistance Rooted In Love" | Common Dreams Hallmark, the patriarchy, history, romance novelists and your parents, to name a few. That doesn’t mean any of them are right. If you need to take out some Valentine’s Day angst by yelling Happy Valentine’s Day!!! SMASH the Patriarchy!!! PLEASE. Koohan Paik-Mander Responded. You are wildly misguided. Please understand that patriarchy is a system of oppression. It is not individual men and boys. Valentine was a Christian martyr back in the days of Rome. He was butchered around 270 AD. As a saint, his feast-day landed about 200 years later, and didn’t start out as a romantic celebration.
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