Feminist Texts Feminist books -- both novels and non-fiction -- influenced and reflected the feminist movement. Read more about some of the key texts of feminism. A Year of Feminist BooksTwelve books (plus one to grow on!) containing essays, theory, novels and poetry from important feminist writers. Feminist Memoirs - A List of Feminist Memoirs by Famous FeministsAre you looking for a great feminist memoir? Many women s liberation movement activists have written books recollecting their lives and what drew them to feminism . Quotes of FeminismUser contributed quotes about feminism, from a wide variety of sources. Book Review of Betty Friedan: Her LifeBook review of "Betty Friedan: Her Life" by Judith Hennessee. Audre Lorde's "The Cancer Journals"Audre Lorde writes about her personal experience in "The Cancer Journals." Audre Lorde's "Coal"Audre Lorde's book 'Coal' brought her poetry to a growing audience in 1976. Double Jeopardy: To Be Black and FemaleFrances M. Which Women Are Read in 'Reading Women'?
Turned-On Woman's Movement The Happy Feminist: FEMINISM 101 -- WHAT IS FEMINISM? Feminism is not a monolith, nor is it a dogma. The only thing you have to believe in order to call yourself a feminist is that ensuring women's freedom and equality of opportunity in all spheres of life is a crucial priority. That's it. Feminists all work from that basic axiom, but aside from that we are an incredibly diverse group. We are diverse in five ways: 1) We come from every conceivable background and life experience. 2) We are diverse in terms of style and personality and lifestyle. 3) We are diverse in terms of emphasis. 4) We are diverse in terms of the conclusions we draw from our feminism. 5) We also have other things we care about that aren't about feminism. I suppose people may be inclined to say that my definition of feminism is so broad as to render feminism irrelevant.
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Valuable Girl Project: Empower 1000 Girls in Egypt Summary This educational mentoring program empowers 1,000 at-risk girls in Egypt by creating and providing role models, increasing self-esteem, leadership skills, creativity, and educational attainment. What is the issue, problem, or challenge? Because of poverty, many girls and young women throughout Egypt must neglect their education in order to marry early, help in the fields, gain immediate employment or carry out domestic labor to meet family needs. When in school, they face gender bias in the classroom and lack positive, educated, female role models to support and inspire them. These conditions gravely limit their economic, political, and social empowerment. How will this project solve this problem? VGP trains young women in secondary school to mentor girls in primary school, providing academic assistance as well as education on nutrition, hygiene, girls’ rights, and civic participation. Potential Long Term Impact Funding Information Additional Documentation Resources
Shakesville Justice for Girls CWAA Women's Electoral Lobby The XX Factor Thanks to the BuzzFeed quiz, we now all know which city we should live in (Paris), what kind of sandwich we are (grilled cheese), and which Twin Peaks character we are (Agent Dale Cooper). BuzzFeed quizzes exploit our urge to belong, to categorize ourselves into an identifiable group that we are instantly a part of. (Oh, you’re a Miranda? Me too!) Which is why the latest BuzzFeed quiz, “How Metal Is Your Period?” The questions range from the mundane (Q: “Have you ever tried to put in a tampon only to discover you forgot to take the old one out?” Women, take this quiz and rejoice: You are not alone.
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