The first thing to keep in mind is that there are more of “us” than there are of “them.” Relatively few people in the world are allowed to call themselves real, manly cisgender men. So it’s time for the rest of us to find and hold some common ground. Women have got a great deal in common with gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people who’ve got a lot in common with queer people, who’ve got a lot in common with children and older youth. Sissy men and young boys have a lot in common with men of color. People with disabilities — physical and mental alike — have traditionally been denied membership in any gender in the America that once was great. Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Wiccans and atheists stand alongside the ranks of the intellectuals, the effete, and town fools. In short, we are a whole lot of people, and all we have to do to stop the gender bullies from getting away with it—the only thing we have to do is stop thinking that our own unique gender-based suffering is worse than anyone else’s.
alright i’m just gonna say it,,,, the haunting of hill house on netflix is actually a great spinoff of the shirley jackson book and everyone who immediately turns their nose up at it because it’s not 100% exactly like the book are missing out big time. this series is a slow burn horror of a family that has been dealt with trauma, dysfunction, estranged relationships, and even addiction. but it also refuses to blame mental illness on the families breakdown and instead directly blames the supernatural (unlike other horror shows that love to demonize mental illness). it also gives each character the justice they deserve and makes them into real people with flaws just like the book. so yeah, the tv series is a lot different than the book and you should definitely still read the original book as well. but tbh i think its a refreshing retake on the story and i think shirley jackson herself would be proud of this series. dont boo me i’m right
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