Brie Larson is willing to have the uncomfortable conversations in hopes of making the world a safer place for everyone.
On Thursday, just after reports of Harvey Weinstein‘s years of sexual misconduct, the 28-year-old took to Twitter to invite her fans to listen to the experience of being a woman in today’s society.
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She began by detailing an experience where she received uninvited advances from a TSA agent.
The actress recounted:
I merely smiled at a TSA agent and he asked for my phone number. To live life as a woman is to live life on the defense.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
As always, I stand with the brave survivors of sexual assault and harassment. It’s not your fault. I believe you.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
She went on to engage with her followers who thought she was making a big deal out of nothing:
I’m inviting you to listen to my experience as a woman. Are you up to learning something that may challenge your current view?
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
What you are saying is “I was asking for it” – a phrase that has disregarded a females experience for….the whole time.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
Yes. When I’m a person going through security, and the other is an employee of said security. It’s inappropriate.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
Its important for us as a planet to discuss these moments that make us feel uncomfortable so we may work to make the world safer for all.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
You do realize you’re blaming me for a situation I did not ask to be in? A situation that made me uncomfortable?
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 6, 2017
We are not playing a game of whos life is harder. We are discussing every day, casual harassment that invades our lives.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 6, 2017
I hope you take the time to learn more about the experiences of women. It’s real + scary sometimes and people like you can make it better
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 6, 2017
The celeb also explained what being a real ally looks like:
First step: listen. I don’t need you explain why my experience is invalid. I need you to listen because I am not a liar and I have a soul.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
Second: ask questions. If you don’t understand, believe in us enough to learn more. This can be challenging if our perspectives differ.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
Third: speak from a place of love. Remember that we are (hopefully) just trying to make the world a safer place for all.
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
Fourth: social media can broaden your world view. It can bring us together to learn. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in unexpected ways
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) October 5, 2017
More of this!!!
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