Anyone read this? I'm just finishing it now, and one thing that struck me was how many of the writers came from feminist parents. Anyone want to share the moment they knew they were feminists or any other thoughts on the book?
Anyone read this? I'm just finishing it now, and one thing that struck me was how many of the writers came from feminist parents. Anyone want to share the moment they knew they were feminists or any other thoughts on the book?
I've heard of the book but haven't read it. I don't think I've ever had a "click" moment. I do remember thinking "feminist" was a bad thing. My brothers used to call people "feminazis". I'm not sure when my perception changed...
I have a vivid memory of my grandpa giving me a hard time about suffragists when I was in elementary school. He wasn't being serious (but I didn't know he was just giving me a hard time at the time), but I remember defending suffragists and women's rights. I had been taking out books from the library about susie b. and the gang prior to that, hence having the knowledge. So I guess I became a feminist in elementary school. AND I was not raised by feminist parents.
I've always been a feminist in my heart. Not sure exactly when I realized it, but probably the first time I heard the word. I'm thinking 4th or 5th grade, maybe. My parents were not feminists, though they wouldn't like hearing my say that. They like to beleive they're open minded.
I don't think I had a click moment. I have always had a desire for womens rights. I think I started identifying as one when I came to gm. I learned a lot about it and really drew to it.
I think I've always been a human rights girl and I NEVER wanted anyone to define my life for me. I think I remember when I realised there was still a war going on and not just some arguments- I had to watch the film, killing me softly, in some class in college and it really shows how messages are sent in advertising. Also having a daughter really helped. And this forum has kept me honest in the fight.