Bra-burning never happened. It was completely made up by the media. A couple of women protesting a Miss America pageant threw some… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
In 2008, I was one of the young feminist whippersnappers who voted for Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
The stereotypes of feminists as ugly, or man-haters, or hairy, or whatever it is - that's really strategic. That's a really smart… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Whether people identify as feminists or not, if they're doing work that furthers a feminist cause, I think that's wonderful, like if… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
People seem to think, because of the way that the media has appropriated third-wave feminism or young feminism, that all young feminists… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I certainly wouldn't be writing books if it hadn't been for the feminist blogosphere, and I think that's a really amazing thing. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I'm really aware of how feminism and feminist rhetoric has been appropriated by the right. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think the biggest hurdle American feminists have in terms of taking a more global approach is that too often when you… — 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
You come to a point where you give up on holding yourself to a perfect feminist ideal — it just feels stifling. — 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
When I did get married, and specifically after I got married and the New York Times style section featured my wedding in… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Men take what women make and claim it as their own.Men don’t love childrenThey kill them in a heartbeat to hurt a… — 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
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
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 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
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
