You cannot make a man feel less than unless he first derives power from being stronger than you (in whatever capacity that is). The male gaze convinces us that we should value ourselves only through the narrow (and often racist/fatphobic/ableist) lens of what’s attractive to men, when in reality, our bodies are individual works of art. We each encompass and hold such a palpable and divine energy that deserves to be celebrated on our own terms.
