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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…” quote by Sara Ahmed
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““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.””

Sara Ahmed

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.

Key Takeaway

Challenge ordinary sexism actively.

Themes

feminism equality academia

Mood

critical determined

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • university classrooms
  • research teams
  • policy drafting

Key Concepts

intersectionality systemic bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday sexism have you observed?
  • How can institutions support feminist change?
A Different Perspective

Change is slow and may meet resistance.

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