I think talking is as casual as blogging, and sometimes writing can be as casual as talking. My informal writing style is… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I know I certainly wouldn't be writing books if it hadn't been for the feminist blogosphere, and I think that's a really… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think people resist feminism because they're scared. I think for women, they're scared of being picked on or of being called… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I've been thinking a lot about Lady Gaga and what she means for feminism. I think - I find her completely fascinating,… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think the idea that feminism is dead is dangerous because it leads women and men to believe that (1) they don't… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think that blogging and the Internet has completely changed feminism for ever, I think. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
“The important thing is that we are participating-whether it's by running, voting, or supporting (financially or otherwise) candidates who make a difference… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
“Trusting women means also trusting them to find their way. This isn’t to say, of course, that I think women’s sexual choices… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think that blogging and the Internet has completely changed feminism for ever, I think. You know, it used to be, 10… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
There have been women who stumbled across Feministing randomly, through a bizarre Google search or something, and had no idea what feminism… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I grew up definitely a feminist, but I didn't call myself a feminist until I took my first women's studies class in… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I remember at the time - right before we started Feministing.com - doing a Google search for the term "young feminism" and… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
“If we have no place to go where we can escape that reaction to our bodies, where is it that we're not… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
You have to have your personal life, and at the end of the day I think what people forget, especially when you're… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
It just struck me as really odd that there were all of these conversations going on about what young women were up… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I hope that by modeling feminism in my own life, work and relationships that it will haut become an organic part of… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
“..the hope I have for women: that we can start to see ourselves-and encourage men to see us-as more than just the… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think anyone who wants the social, political and economic equality for women can call themselves a feminist. It does get trickier,… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
“Shit is fucked up when it comes to appearances and women. We’re expected to be hot - but if we are, we’re… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
“Perhaps it’s true that in our sex-saturated culture it does take a certain amount of self-discipline to resist having sex, but restraint… — 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
