“The absolute bedrock of our independence is having control over our own bodies. You cannot be independent if the government or someone else says whether or not you can use birth control. Unless you're in charge of your body, you're not in charge of anything. I think that's really the bottom line of feminism.” IfsThinkingUseBodyGovernmentLinesFeminismBirthAbsolutesIndependentIndependenceBottomYour BodyBottom LineBirth ControlBedrock Author:Erica Jong
“Apparently, the most difficult feat for a Cambridge male is to accept a woman not merely as feeling, not merely as thinking, but as managing a complex, vital interweaving of both.” ThinkingFeelingsDifficultWomenAcceptingFeminismEgoIndependentComplexesMalesClassicFake PeopleBeing A WomanFeatsCambridge Author:Sylvia Plath
“A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.” MenPowerfulFeminismFoodHumourHeartbreakHumorousMen And WomenIndependentFishesFeministHilariousBicycleMen WomenFunny LoveFamous WomenInspirational WomenInternational Women's DayBadass WomenFunny WomenWomen In HistoryInternational Women DayWomans DayHappy WomanInspirational FeministBrave Women Author:Gloria Steinem
“It is vain to expect virtue from women till they are in some degree independent of men.” MenWomenVirtueFeminismDegreesIndependentVainMisogynyNormVindication Book:Vindication of the Rights of Women Source: Vindication of the Rights of Women
“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.” IfsWantReasonHateWomenWaterOur LivesFeminismStrengthFineCreaturesEmpowermentI HateIndependentCalmFeministEqualityGenderRationalHypocrisyWomens RightsStereotypeRationalityPersuasionNormWomen WantDouble StandardInspirational WomenInternational Women's DayInternational Women DayEquality For AllWomen RightWomans DayFine DayInspirational FeministCalm WaterFine Lady Author:Jane Austen
“I hate men who are afraid of women's strength.” MenHeartHateFeminismEmpowermentI HateIndependentFeministWomen EmpowermentEmpowered WomenWomen StrengthInspirational FeministI Hate Men Author:Anais Nin
“A good part - and definitely the most fun part - of being a feminist is about frightening men.” MenFunFeminismIndependentFeministFrightening Author:Julie Burchill
“Responsibility to yourself means refusing to let others do your thinking, talking, and naming for you; it means learning to respect and use your own brains and instincts; hence, grappling with hard work.” ThinkingMeanHardUseBrainResponsibilityTalkingFeminismHard WorkIndependentInstinctSelf DeterminationStrong WomenCritical ThinkingIndependent ThoughtIndependent ThinkingGrappling Author:Adrienne Rich
“Does feminist mean large unpleasant person who'll shout at you or someone who believes women are human beings. To me it's the latter, so I sign up” InspirationalBelieveHumansMeanPersonsDoeWomenHuman BeingsFeminismIndependentFeministLatterUnpleasant Person Author:Margaret Atwood
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” MenLifeWishWomenFeminismEqualMen And WomenEmpowermentIndependentFeministEqualityGenderWomen EmpowermentWomens RightsStrong WomenEmpoweredEqual RightsEmpowering WomenMen WomenGender EqualityViolence Against WomenFamous WomenIndependent WomenEmpowered WomenInspirational WomenGreat WomenWomen PowerBeing A Strong WomanWomen RightsWomen EqualityVindicationI Am WomanPower StruggleStrong Independent WomenWomen RightBeing Independent WomanEquality Of ManPower ManProud WomanBetter WomanWomen And StrengthEqual Power Author:Mary Wollstonecraft
“The idea of being a feminist-so many women have come to this idea of it being anti-male and not able to connect with the opposite sex-but what feminism is about is equality and human rights. For me that is just an essential part of my identity. I hope [Girls] contributes to a continuance of feminist dialogue” HumansIdeasAbleGirlSexWomenRightsFeminismIdentityEssentialsEmpowermentOppositesIndependentMalesHuman RightsFeministEqualityDialogueEmpoweringWomen EmpowermentWomens RightsStrong WomenEmpowering WomenEmpowered WomenWomen Empowering WomenInspirational WomenInspirational Strong WomenWomen RightsStrong Women And LoveWomen EqualityContinuanceAnti FeministStrong Women MotivationInspirational FeministStrong Girl Author:Lena Dunham