As Part of Your Resistance Posture You Should Portray
When it comes to protecting your rights and taking a stance in cases of injustice, resistance is often a powerful form of protest. For many, this may mean taking to the streets, voicing their dissent in newspapers and periodicals or using other forms of public protest in order to draw attention to the issue at hand. But for others, the resistance posture may come in a more subtle form – the way they carry and present themselves.
The act of portraying yourself in a certain way, i.e. dressing, speaking, or acting in a certain way, can be an extremely effective way to make a statement without making any explicit comments. It’s a way of showing the world your stance and what you stand for without having to say a word.
Take, for example, the fashion choices made by many in the LGBTQ+ community. Through their clothing, hairstyles, and accessories they are able to make a statement and rally support for their cause without sacrificing their personal safety. Similarly, in demonstrations for civil rights or against police brutality, protestors are often dressed in white or all black in order to suggest solidarity and make a unified statement.
In times of struggle and unrest, people have used clothing and style as a form of visual protest to make a statement. From the Che Guevara t-shirts to Black Panther berets, people often choose to project an image that reflects their beliefs and values. This in itself is a form of resistance, and is often used to send a message or to encourage others to stand alongside them.
The power of the resistance posture is that it allows you to show your support without saying a word. It’s a way of emboldening yourself and your convictions while also encouraging others to join you. As such, it is an important part of any resistance posture you may choose to take.