Divergent!

Hey guys!

Can we talk about Divergent! I don't know of you're like me and have read the books, but I finally saw the movie last night. I'm a huge fan of the books and I really loved the movie as well. 

But I'm not here to talk about how much I liked the movie, or compare or whatever. I'm here because rape culture in this movie was smacked right the fuck down and it was great. 

So if you've been following along for a while, I take a personal, and large issue with rape culture. First read this :  

http://www.yabookshelf.com/2014/03/rape-culture-in-the-divergent-movie-heres-why-it-matters-part-1/

Now that you're here with me educated and whatnot. I was so freaking excited during this movie. Man they kissed and she said she didn't want to go to fast AND FOUR WAS OKAY WITH IT. This movie is truly awesome. 

I identify with Tris more than I thought I did after the first reading of the books. Her fear simulations are very close to what I believe mine would be. So I'm giving up part of the movie. But in one of her simulations during her final test and she is scared of Four raping her. This scene made my skin crawl. His words to her and the look in his eye made me so uncomfortable. But she kicked his ass and said no. 

Let me repeat, SHE kicked HIS ass. Man feminism gets a big win with this movie. I want to find Veroinca Roth and hug her. She wrote fabulous books. Over saw a fantastic movie. With strong women becoming more and more in movies I'm so excited, no more being saved by men, but men being saved by women. I love the way society is going! 

YES! 

I can't even get into how much I want the main characters to be dating in real life. No not going to do it. 

Stay lovely,

Love, Kate