Women are brought up to believe you are going to be the better parent and you know what's best. I don't think… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
There is no public space for women; the whole world is a prison where you have to be constantly aware at all… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
One of the difficult things, especially about blogging, is that you put all of your personal out there, into the political. And… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
It's not always easy being a full-time feminist - especially as a young woman - when you're constantly being told that what… — 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
People ask me a lot, 'Well, can you be pro-life and be feminist? Can you be conservative and be feminist?' And I… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
There's something really terrible about having your BlackBerry next to your bed or having your laptop in the living room when you're… — Jessica Valenti Copy Share Image
The truth is that we don't need everyone to like us; we need a few people to love us. Because what's better… — 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
