Feminism - the word - can give us a handle, a rallying point, a common ground, and help us build a bridge. Why not claim the gift of the word as a place to begin? Betty Buckley beginbridgebuild Change image and share on social
Feminism to me means fighting. It's a very nuanced, complex thing, but at the very core of it I'm a feminist because I don't think being a girl limits me in any way. Tavi Gevinson complexcorefeminism Change image and share on social
Feminism, unlike almost every other social movement, is not a struggle against a distinct oppressor - it's not the ruling class or the occupiers or the colonizers - it's against a deeply held set of beliefs and assumptions that we women, far too often, hold ourselves. Kavita Ramdas assumptionbeliefclass share on social
Feminism was a dirty word for a while. Miranda Richardson dirtyfeminismword Change image and share on social
Feminism was about making women's lives less constrained and giving them more choices. Hanna Rosin choiceconstrainfeminism Change image and share on social
Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream. Rush Limbaugh accesseasyestablish Change image and share on social
'Feminist comedy,' practically an oxymoron, had a couple of good years after WWII. Chalk it up to the forced female autonomy that occurred during wartime, when Rosie the Riveter went to work in the factories, constructing the Allies' war machines while taking charge of the finances, the home, and the children. Grace Slick allyautonomychalk share on social
Feminists are in an untenable position, defending something they no longer believe in, and which history will force them to recognize was destructive of most of the central pillars of civilization. I'm just the first one to point it out publicly. Dave Sim centralcivilizationdefend share on social
Feminists bore me to death. I follow my instinct and if that supports young girls in any way, great. But I'd rather they saw it more as a lesson about following their own instincts rather than imitating somebody. Bjork beardeathfeminist share on social