Feminism Quote by Sara Ahmed
““To be a feminist at work is or should be about how we challenge ordinary and everyday sexism, including academic sexism. This is not optional: it is what makes feminism feminist. A feminist project is to find ways in which women can exist in relation to women; how women can be in relation to each other. It is a project because we are not there yet.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Living a Feminist Life, Sara Ahmed, 2017
Feminism must confront everyday sexism, especially in academia, to be genuine.
In simple terms: Combat daily sexism for true feminism.
Challenge ordinary sexism actively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- university classrooms
- research teams
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday sexism have you observed?
- How can institutions support feminist change?
Change is slow and may meet resistance.