Violence is more often than not associated with physical assault, but so much of the violence against women hinges on emotional and psychological abuse. We are constantly told to calm down as if we could easily distance ourselves from emotions that are inseparable from our lifelong struggle against oppression. This is called “tone policing,” a tactic used to silence an oppressed and marginalized sector by focusing on their tone instead of what they are actually saying. This is called “tone policing,” a tactic used to silence an oppressed and marginalized sector by focusing on their tone instead of what they are actually saying. We need people to understand that our voices carry echoes of anger because anger is a valid and reasonable response to injustice and oppression.

Source: Philippine Star November 28, 2017 02:37 UTC