Currents Quote by Gloria Steinem
“There's no such thing as post-feminism. It's like saying post-democracy, excuse me, what does that mean? We're nowhere near equality, so the very idea of post-feminism is ridiculous. The same people who 30-40 years ago said the women's movement is not necessary, 'it's going against nature, my wife is not interested' [are] the same people now saying 'well it used to be necessary but not anymore.' The very invention of the word post-feminism is the current form of resistance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Feminist panel discussion, 2018
The concept of “post‑feminism” falsely suggests gender equality is already achieved, masking ongoing inequality and resistance to feminist goals.
In simple terms: Post‑feminism pretends equality exists, but it doesn’t.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge claims that feminism is over.
Themes
gender equality
feminism
social critique
Mood
critical
defiant
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- education
- media analysis
Key Concepts
intersectionality
political rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How does claiming “post‑feminism” affect real‑world gender policies?
- What evidence shows gender inequality persists?
A Different Perspective
The term can be used to dismiss current feminist struggles.
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