Could someone do me the favor of locating the source of the
notion that females are somehow incapable of moshing? I should not be subjected
to comments such as “Not to be sexist, but girl, are you okay? or “Wow, you’re
one tough cookie” whenever I attend a Japandroids or Joyce Manor show. Gentle
reminder: the female body was designed for childbearing. We can physically hold
our own at concerts.
I have long ago grown sick and tired of finding myself
entangled in a pit surrounded by men, wondering where all the women are, only
to realize majority of them are standing far behind me, increasingly distancing
themselves from the stage. I encourage all you women who enjoy such events to
put a halt to this male domination. Share the experience amongst us hormonal,
commonly intoxicated, and highly excitable young people in the glory that is
high contact.
