I think my biggest career mistake has been taking on too much. And I think this is kind of - I think it's related to the Internet world, where you're always multitasking and you have a million windows open and… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Instead of focusing on men and focusing on what we can do to prop them up, people seem really incredibly focused on the fact that women are doing well and maybe that's not such a good thing. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
The less obvious hurdle is that of preparing parents emotionally and putting forward realistic images of parenthood and motherhood. There also needs to be… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Social media is not just another way to connect feminist and activist voices - it amplifies our messages as well. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Women are brought up to believe you are going to be the better parent and you know what's best. I don't think that's necessarily… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
“What is closer to the truth is that when confronted with the love you deserve, it is easier to mock it than accept it.” — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think we get into very dangerous territory when we start to define who can and cannot be a feminist. It's such a slippery… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
It used to be, if you wanted to have a strong, influential voice in the feminist movement, you really needed to be part of… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
The implications of likability are long-lasting and serious. Women adjust their behavior to be likable and as a result have less power in the… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think I was in high school, actually, and it was a guidance counselor or someone said, you know, you're just too loud; like… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
The only purpose of an engagement ring is to show you 'belong' to someone, and your man makes bank. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Something I say a lot when it comes to anti-feminist stereotypes is that they exist for a reason. The stereotypes of feminists as ugly,… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Even the notion that women should have children at all is based on the idea that a woman's inherent and most important role is… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
