Name: Vanessa DeCardenas Age: 23 Occupation: Student/Artist Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States Describe yourself in one word: Creative What is your definition of “feminism”? In my opinion, feminism is the equality of men and women. What is your feminist philosophy? I never really thought about that before, but something that sticks out in my…
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Name: Elaine Rita Mendus Age: 23 Occupation: Freelance Journalist Hometown/Current town: Mastic, New York/Brooklyn, New York. Describe yourself in one word: Tenacious What is your definition of feminism? Equality. Feminism should be about equality and pulling the underprivileged women (regardless of race, sexual orientation, or trans-ness) up to the same playing field that cisgender, white men have…
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Name: Clare Welsh Age: 22 Occupation: Student and artist Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States Describe yourself in one word: Brimming What is your feminist philosophy? Women’s rights are human rights. We cannot help the sex we are born with any more than we can help the colour of our skin. That some people should be…
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Name: Ruth Retassie Age: 26 Occupation: Cashier at The Wedge Community Co-op Hometown: Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA Describe yourself in one word: Resourceful What is your feminist philosophy? I believe that everyone should be treated equally. Those that are disadvantaged in any sort of way should receive extra support to make the world a fairer place….
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Name: Rebecca Shaw AKA Brocklesnitch Age: 31 Occupation: Freelance Writer/Office Pleb/Town moron Hometown: Brisbane Website: brocklesnitch.squarespace.com Describe yourself in one word: Absurd What is your feminist philosophy? I dunno, do misandry a lot I guess? No, my feminist philosophy is something that is constantly evolving as I learn more. A couple of years ago I…
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Name: Phyllis Plant Age: 59 Occupation: Parent Supervisor Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Describe yourself in one word Remarkable What is your feminist philosophy? If it can be done, a woman can accomplish it. Any career can be mastered by any gender. If someone has the desire, wherewithal, determination and commitment to pursue an invocation than…
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Name: Brodie Lancaster Age: 23 Occupation: Writer/editor/cat lady Location: Melbourne, Australia Describe yourself in one word: Frazzled What is your feminist philosophy? Is it bad if I say I’ve never sat down to think about this? Feminism is so inherent in what I think, say, do and who I am, that I’ve never really spelled…
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Name: Shey Noon Age: 25 Occupation: Feminist Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Describe yourself in one word: Feminist What is your feminist philosophy? Feminism for me stands as the notion of equality and respect for all human beings. Why is feminism important in today’s world? It is important in today’s world because it is something…
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Name: Jess Jacobson Age: 25 Occupation: Program Coordinator, International Women’s Development Agency Hometown: Ulverstone, Tasmania Describe yourself in one word: Optimist. What is your feminist philosophy? To me, feminism is about complex power dynamics that impact us all in ways that we can’t see. We cannot separate sex, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexuality, class, religion,…
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Name: Anne Summers Age: 68 Occupation: Writer and publisher Hometown: Sydney Describe yourself in one word: Adventurous What is your feminist philosophy? I believe that women should be free to play an equal part in all aspects of our society, and should be given the same opportunities and rewards (pay, honours, etc) as men. Simple,…
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Name: Anna Hamilton, although I am better known by my nom de net Annaham. Age: 27 Occupation: Writer/blogger Hometown: I’m originally from Marin County, CA, although I currently reside in central California. Describe yourself in one word: Oddball What is your feminist philosophy? I strive for an inclusive feminism that centres people who have been…
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Name: Catherine Deveny Age: almost 45 Occupation: Comedian, writer, speaker Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Describe yourself in one word: Irreverent. What is your feminist philosophy? A husband is not a financial plan. What women need is Fuck Off Status. They need to have their house, their business, their money and be able to tell anyone they…
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Name: Rachele, The Nearsighted Owl Age: 30 Occupation: Blogger Hometown: Portland, Oregon Describe yourself in one word: Fat What is your feminist philosophy? Smash the patriarchy! It is seriously time that a woman’s voice be heard and that a woman’s value isn’t based on how f*ckable she is. Why is feminism important in today’s world?…
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Name: Beckie-Ann Galentine Age: 22 Occupation: Bruised Black Vintage Owner and Model, Photographer Hometown: Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States Describe yourself in one word: Adventurous What is your feminist philosophy? I believe that double standards must be erased; there should be no pre-determined standards that suggest an appropriate way to look, dress or act for any…
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