Angel Morton
Bio
Philly based photographer and writer. I write about elections, rape and rape culture, and feminism among other things. My other writings are @ https://almopinions.wordpress.com/
Stories (2/0)
Forgiveness During the #MeToo Movement
Over the past ten months, I have watched countless women come forward and tell their truths about sexual assault and harassment. From celebrities to laywomen around the world, the #MeToo Movement has never failed to inspire me. I, too, am a survivor. I am approximately one month away from marking five years of a rape that I still don’t know how to process, and this global coming together has often been painful as it has revealed festering wounds that I had once thought were scabbed over. But, it has been therapeutic. To have a world full of women come together, in a sisterhood that none of us wanted, and lift each other up and say, “I see you,” is far more beneficial than I could have ever imagined.
By Angel Morton6 years ago in Viva
The Argument Against Girl Boss
My husband and I decided to spend a weekend afternoon strolling a quaint shopping district in our city. It’s a small street lined with mom-and-pop boutiques that offer high-end home furnishings and vintage clothing mixed with a few neighborhood bars and hipster eateries. After having a refreshing beverage by the river, we decided to make our way back to our car which was parked outside of a women’s clothing shop. Proudly displayed in its window was a simple white t-shirt with the words “Girl Boss” emblazoned across the front. I instantly cringed. I’ve raged against that phrase for some time, but on this occasion my husband decided to ask why I’d be opposed to something meant to empower women. Simply put, because it doesn’t.
By Angel Morton6 years ago in Viva
