Accused Quote 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…

— Jessica Valenti

Social media is not just another way to connect feminist and activist voices - it amplifies our messages as well.

— 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…

— 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.”

— Jessica Valenti

Stress from blogging keeps me up at night.

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— 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…

— Jessica Valenti

The only purpose of an engagement ring is to show you 'belong' to someone, and your man makes bank.

— 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,…

— 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…

— Jessica Valenti