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“When I did get married, and specifically after I got married and the New York Times style section featured my wedding in the vows column, which is really traditionally kind of seen as an elitist column, and it is, but I was happy to be in it. I thought it was good that they were covering a…” quote by Jessica Valenti
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“When I did get married, and specifically after I got married and the New York Times style section featured my wedding in the vows column, which is really traditionally kind of seen as an elitist column, and it is, but I was happy to be in it. I thought it was good that they were covering a feminist wedding.”

Jessica Valenti

About This Quote

Source Essay: Feminist Weddings, 2015

She celebrates her wedding being featured, viewing it as a feminist statement despite elite perception.

In simple terms: She sees her wedding coverage as a feminist win.

Key Takeaway

Embrace visibility for feminist narratives.

Themes

feminism media celebration identity culture

Mood

celebratory critical

Type

personal social

When to use this quote

  • wedding planning
  • media interviews
  • activism

Key Concepts

publicperception genderroles celebrity socialchange

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can feminist events stay inclusive?
  • What impact does media have on personal milestones?
A Different Perspective

Elite platforms may exclude many.

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