If your husband is cheating on you, it doesn't mean that you need to get prettier -- it means he's a scumbag. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think that almost all traditional institutions are sexist, and they're probably racist and homophobic, and they're all of these things. But… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Once you get married, women are still implicitly expected to do the majority of the housework and take care of any future… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
People are not going to give up marriage. But we can try to make it more fair. We can try to change… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
As I grew up and began identifying myself as a feminist, there were plenty of issues that continued to make me question… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
My parents have a wonderful marriage, but they have been together since my mother was 12, married when they were just teenagers… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
My problem with the wedding industry started when I studied in college and liked to have the television on in the background,… — 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
“I simply don't think that putting every bit of energy I have into parenting-at the expense of my career, marriage and social life-will be the difference between Layla becoming homeless or the president. But too many women are made to believe that every tiny decision they make-from pacifiers to flash cards-will have a lasting impact on their child. It's a… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share
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, or man-haters, or hairy, or whatever it is - that's really strategic. That's a really smart way to keep young women away from feminism, is to kind of put out this idea that all feminists hate… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share
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
