There was no real strategic decision about editorial tone. It was kind of a write whatever you want to write, and we'll… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think it's important to let kids be kids and be cautious about accelerated sexuality as pressure to mature too quickly. My… — 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
For a lot of women who don't go to college, or for a lot of women who aren't in New York or… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think my biggest career mistake has been taking on too much. And I think this is kind of - I think… — 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 think day care is terrific. Kids get to be around other kids, and they're playing, and they're teaching each other. When… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think it is effective when activists work from the margins, and I think that's the best way to go about it.… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think that it's incredibly important that we're actually paying attention to the feminism that's going on on the ground in different… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I don't find the wave model very productive, because I think it kind of serves to fan the flames of generational tension,… — 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 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
I think that the ideal of young womanhood as it's seen in pop culture specifically is a really kind of vapid, conceited,… — 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 do think that we have this incredible opportunity because being on-line - the Internet is a relatively new space - we… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Wanting to be liked means being a supporting character in your own life, using the cues of the actors around you to… — 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
I think the biggest obstacle I still have to overcome is myself, and just kind of struggling every day with what to… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I think motherhood has made issues all feel much more urgent than they did before. So it didn't necessarily change how I… — 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
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
