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
At the end of the day, though, the entire basis for consent laws doesn't make sense. We're not old enough to decide… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
My informal writing style is a political choice, because I want feminism to be more accessible. — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
When you ask most American parents why they want to have kids, it's to bring more joy into their lives. So, when… — 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… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Because there's no accountability on line in the same way there is in real life, all of a sudden you can say… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I hear from a lot of young women, you know, I don't want to call myself a feminist because I don't want… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
I grew up in Long Island City. When I was growing up, my parents owned a women's clothing store in Queens. It… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
Be as pissed off as you want to be. Don’t hold back because you think it’s unladylike or some such nonsense. We… — 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, 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
