--- title: "13 Young Quotes By Jessica Valenti" description: "13 Young quotes by Jessica Valenti. Plus more from Jessica Valenti and more Young sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/310/jessica-valenti-1960_character_idea-at-play-here-is-that-of-morality-wh_2876053.png" --- > [...idea at play here is that of “morality.” When young women are taught about morality, there’s not often talk of compassion, kindness,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/idea-at-play-here-is-that-of-morality-when-young-women-are-taught/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/310/jessica-valenti-1960_character_idea-at-play-here-is-that-of-morality-wh_2876053.png) > [People seem to think, because of the way that the media has appropriated third-wave feminism or young feminism, that all young feminists…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/people-seem-to-think-because-of-the-way-that-the-media-has/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a5/jessica-valenti-1960_calling_people-seem-to-think-because-of-the-way_2242809.jpg) > [I think virginity is fine, just as I think having sex is fine. I don't really care what women do sexually, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-think-virginity-is-fine-just-as-i-think-having-sex-is-fine-i-don-t/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d5/jessica-valenti-1960_actors_i-think-virginity-is-fine-just-as-i-thin_355706.jpg) > [The stereotypes of feminists as ugly, or man-haters, or hairy, or whatever it is - that's really strategic. That's a really smart…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/the-stereotypes-of-feminists-as-ugly-or-man-haters-or-hairy-or/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f2/jessica-valenti-1960_away_the-stereotypes-of-feminists-as-ugly-or_1923263.jpg) > [In 2008, I was one of the young feminist whippersnappers who voted for Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/in-2008-i-was-one-of-the-young-feminist-whippersnappers-who-voted-for/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4a/jessica-valenti-1960_barack_in-2008-i-was-one-of-the-young-feminist_1800113.png) > [It's not always easy being a full-time feminist - especially as a young woman - when you're constantly being told that what…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/it-s-not-always-easy-being-a-full-time-feminist-especially-as-a-young/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/22d/jessica-valenti-1960_always_it-s-not-always-easy-being-a-full-time-f_748129.png) > [In 'The Purity Myth,' I not only discuss what the purity myth is and reveal its consequences for women, but also outline…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/in-the-purity-myth-i-not-only-discuss-what-the-purity-myth-is-and/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fbd/jessica-valenti-1960_about_in-the-purity-myth-i-not-only-discuss-wh_3062555.png) > [I think the idea that feminism is dead is dangerous because it leads women and men to believe that (1) they don't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-think-the-idea-that-feminism-is-dead-is-dangerous-because-it-leads/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2df/jessica-valenti-1960_believe_i-think-the-idea-that-feminism-is-dead-i_2466890.png) > [The desirable virgin is sexy but not sexual. She's young, white, and skinny. She's a cheerleader, a babysitter; she's accessible and eager…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/the-desirable-virgin-is-sexy-but-not-sexual-she-s-young-white-and/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d00/jessica-valenti-1960_babysitter_the-desirable-virgin-is-sexy-but-not-sex_1595805.jpg) > [I think that the ideal of young womanhood as it's seen in pop culture specifically is a really kind of vapid, conceited,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-think-that-the-ideal-of-young-womanhood-as-it-s-seen-in-pop-culture/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aec/jessica-valenti-1960_america_i-think-that-the-ideal-of-young-womanhoo_2394586.jpg) > [There's no benefit to saying that you're a feminist. But you do kind of get a nice patriarchal pat on the head…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/there-s-no-benefit-to-saying-that-you-re-a-feminist-but-you-do-kind/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/164/jessica-valenti-1960_benefits_there-s-no-benefit-to-saying-that-you-re_439770.jpg) > [Sex for pleasure, for fun, or even for building relationships is completely absent from our national conversation. Yet taking the joy out…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/sex-for-pleasure-for-fun-or-even-for-building-relationships-is/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/924/jessica-valenti-1960_absent_sex-for-pleasure-for-fun-or-even-for-bui_716965.png) > [I hear from a lot of young women, you know, I don't want to call myself a feminist because I don't want…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-hear-from-a-lot-of-young-women-you-know-i-don-t-want-to-call-myself/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ecd/jessica-valenti-1960_argument_i-hear-from-a-lot-of-young-women-you-kno_1224279.png) ## Other authors on Young ## More by Jessica Valenti > [The less obvious hurdle is that of preparing parents emotionally and putting forward realistic images of parenthood and motherhood. There also needs to be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/the-less-obvious-hurdle-is-that-of-preparing-parents-emotionally-and/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [Social media is not just another way to connect feminist and activist voices - it amplifies our messages as well.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/social-media-is-not-just-another-way-to-connect-feminist-and-activist/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/women-are-brought-up-to-believe-you-are-going-to-be-the-better-parent/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [“What is closer to the truth is that when confronted with the love you deserve, it is easier to mock it than accept it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/what-is-closer-to-the-truth-is-that-when-confronted-with-the-love-you/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [Stress from blogging keeps me up at night.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/stress-from-blogging-keeps-me-up-at-night/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-think-we-get-into-very-dangerous-territory-when-we-start-to-define/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [It used to be, if you wanted to have a strong, influential voice in the feminist movement, you really needed to be part of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/it-used-to-be-if-you-wanted-to-have-a-strong-influential-voice-in-the/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/the-implications-of-likability-are-long-lasting-and-serious-women/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-think-i-was-in-high-school-actually-and-it-was-a-guidance-counselor/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [The only purpose of an engagement ring is to show you 'belong' to someone, and your man makes bank.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/the-only-purpose-of-an-engagement-ring-is-to-show-you-belong-to/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [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,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/something-i-say-a-lot-when-it-comes-to-anti-feminist-stereotypes-is/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/even-the-notion-that-women-should-have-children-at-all-is-based-on/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [I do think that there is a real crisis of masculinity that's happening in America. I think the problem is - the way it's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-do-think-that-there-is-a-real-crisis-of-masculinity-that-s/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [Young women know that something is off; they know that the world is a messed-up place. They know that the world is a sexist…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/young-women-know-that-something-is-off-they-know-that-the-world-is-a/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) > [“I’m talking about the soul-crushing drudgery of day-to-day parenthood that we’re too embarrassed to talk about. The boredom, the stress, the nagging dissatisfaction, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jessica-valenti/i-m-talking-about-the-soul-crushing-drudgery-of-day-to-day-parenthood/) [Jessica Valenti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jessica-valenti/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/young/jessica-valenti/#itemlist", "name": "13 Young Quotes By Jessica Valenti", "numberOfItems": 13, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "...idea at play here is that of “morality.” When young women are taught about morality, there’s not often talk of compassion, kindness, courage, or integrity. 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