What draws you to explore feminist theory?
I want to be able to put words to my feelings and experiences.
I know why we need feminism but don’t know where I stand on the action that we need to take. I want to explore the “what now?”.
I want to feel more connected to women and feminists around the world and across history.
I want to explore how feminism shapes and impacts other facets of my identity.
I want to be able to talk about feminist theory in a straight forward and accessible way with people that may never have engaged with the topic.
How would you describe your current understanding of feminist theory?
Beginner – I’m just starting my journey.
I understand the basics, but I’m eager to learn how it applies to real life.
I have a general understanding but want a more global perspective.
I’m interested in deep dives into specific themes and identities within feminism.
I’m familiar with feminist theory but want to challenge the misconceptions I encounter.
What motivates your interest in feminism?
A desire to understand gender equality.
An interest in the intersection of politics and personal identity.
A commitment to global solidarity and learning from diverse movements.
A focus on the nuanced ways identity shapes one’s experience of gender.
A need to clarify the truth behind common myths about feminism.
What is most important to you, on your feminist journey?
Being able to explain feminist concepts in every day conversations
Making my feminism more political and my politics more feminist
Knowing feminist history and the feminist thinkers that shaped the movement
Finding a place in the feminist movement where I feel seen and represented
Knowing how to respond when feminism is challenged or misrepresented
What confuses you the most about feminism?
People say that there are different ‘types’ of feminism, but don’t all feminists fight for the same thing?
I believe that feminism should be inclusive and intersectional, but I don’t really know what that means or what that looks like in practice.
There is so much history and conflict surrounding feminism – it’s hard to know where the movement came from.
I think feminist solidarity and gender equality are really important to me, but on a personal level, I’m not sure how feminism fits with my identity.
I don’t identify as a woman but I support feminist values. Can I still call myself a feminist?
Feminism 101
Feminism 101
Between terminology, history, concepts, and more definitions than we can count, there’s a lot to unpack in the realm of feminism! If you’re new to feminism or simply want to learn more about feminist theories, this is the place to start. Explore articles, booklists and glossaries that explore the greater theme of feminist thought.
Personal is Political
Personal is Political
At its core, feminism is hugely political. Many feminist theories intersect and are borne from political ideologies and movements. Come learn about feminist theories that are based on political ideologies and learn more about how our politics inform our feminism.
Feminism Around the World
Feminism around the World
Which histories and feminist narratives do we know? How is our feminism informed by our nationality, ethnicity or religion? Feminist thought and action has a diverse and far-reaching global history that goes far beyond mainstream feminist thought. Let us globalise and decolonise our feminism, across time and around the world.
Identity Feminism
Identity Feminism
Feminism is profoundly personal! Our sexual, gender and body identities hugely impact how we first come to feminism and can shape how we identity as feminists. We all want to feel represented and seen within our movement. Here, we’ll unpack feminist theories and practices that are based on our expressions of Self, and how we exist within our bodies.
So You’ve Heard…
So you’ve heard…
Everyone has something to say about feminism and feminists — and not all of it is supportive. Here, we are dedicated to helping you debunk and explore common misconceptions and ideas about feminism. How did these myths start? Are they all really myths, or could there be some truth to these beliefs? Whether you want talking points to help refute the next misconception you hear or simply want to know where these ideas come from, you’re in the right place.
