No super powers needed. You can easily become an activist in your community. The first step is to become familiar with the issues surrounding women’s rights.
Feminist information:
I HIGHLY recommend the book “Full Frontal Feminism” by Jessica Valenti. This book honestly changed my life. She puts the issues right in your face, with no mercy and solid facts, while making it an exciting read. I literally did not put this book down; it was not only addictive but empowering. I myself have also read “Cunt” by Inga Musico and “The Vagina Monologues” by Eva Engler. These were both phenomenal books, full of passion and harsh reality. Read a few of these feminist books, and I swear your heart will forever be changed. A background on the basics of feminist beliefs is extremely helpful and truly life changing. Keeping up with current news is a staple in being active in society. Without knowing what’s going on, not only in the United States, but around the world, one can hardly hope to be a part of any kind of change. I absolutely do not recommend the news on television, unless you want to be brainwashed by far right ideals. Do your own research. There are a million websites dedicated to bring you real news. Some far right and some far left, and some that let you form opinions for yourself on the matters at hand. I highly recommend the websites “Jezebel.com” and “Feministing.com.” I check these websites religiously, a few times a day. They’re constantly bringing us up-to-date news information from all over the world involving women and minority rights. They’re also packed with information on celebrities and fashion, if you’re into that sort of thing. Magazines are another great way to stay constantly up to date on the feminist community. I’m personally subscribed to Bitch magazine, and it’s great. I’ve also heard Bust and Ms. are fantastic reads. So put down those disgusting glossy Cosmopolitan and Vogue magazines and pick up something with REAL women in it. They are by real women, for real women, and your money goes to real women.
Background on feminism...check! Now get out there, and start talking.
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