#feminism

Men won't easily give up a system in which half the world's population works for next to nothing...[and recognizes that]precisely because that half works for so little, it may have no energy left to fight for anything else. ↗

— Marilyn Waring

#economy #feminism #marketing #society #beauty

When women understand that governments and religions are human inventions; that Bibles, prayer-books, catechisms, and encyclical letters are all emanations from the brains of man, they will no longer be oppressed by the injunctions that come to them with the divine authority of *Thus sayeth the Lord.* ↗

— Elizabeth Cady Stanton

#feminism #politics #religion

Feminism is a word that I identify with. The term has become synonymous with vitriolic man-hating but it needs to come back to a place where both men and women can embrace it. It is particularly important for women in developing countries. ↗

— Annie Lennox

#become #both #come #countries #developing

I don't think feminism is about the exclusion of men but their inclusion... we must face and address those issues, especially to include younger men and boys. ↗

— Annie Lennox

#address #especially #exclusion #face #feminism

I would like to see the gay population get on board with feminism. It's a beautiful organisation and they've done so much. It seems to me a no-brainer. ↗

— Annie Lennox

#board #done #feminism #gay #get

I'm appalled the word feminism has been denigrated to a place of almost ridicule and I very passionately believe the word needs to be revalued and reintroduced with power and understanding that this is a global picture. ↗

— Annie Lennox

#appalled #been #believe #feminism #global

I've thought about what is an alternative word to feminism. There isn't one. It's a perfectly good word. And it can't be changed. ↗

— Annie Lennox

#alternative #changed #feminism #good #i

The word feminism needs to be taken back. It needs to be reclaimed in a way that is inclusive of men. ↗

— Annie Lennox

#feminism #inclusive #men #needs #taken

We all fight over what the label 'feminism' means but for me it's about empowerment. It's not about being more powerful than men - it's about having equal rights with protection, support, justice. It's about very basic things. It's not a badge like a fashion item. ↗

— Annie Lennox

#badge #basic #basic things #being #empowerment

Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream. ↗

— Rush Limbaugh

#allow #easier #established #feminism #mainstream