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Feminists Don't Wear Pink (And Other Lies): Amazing Women on What the F-Word Means to Them

Feminists Don't Wear Pink (And Other Lies): Amazing Women on What the F-Word Means to Them

by Scarlett Curtis

Published for the first time: 10/2/2018

367 pages, Kindle Edition

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, Essays, Womens, Audiobook, Feminism, Short Stories

An urgent and inspirational collection of essays by a diverse group of celebrities, activists, and artists about what feminism means to them, with the goal of helping readers come to their own personal understanding of the word.Feminism has never been more deeply and widely embraced and discussed, but what exactly does the F word mean? Here, personal stories from actors, writers, and activists explore the contradictions and complications at the heart of the movement. By bridging the gap between feminist hashtags and scholarly texts, these essays bring feminism into clear focus.Published in partnership with Girl Up, the UN Foundation's adolescent girl campaign, contributors include Hollywood superstars like Saoirse Ronan, activists like Alicia Garza, a founder of Black Lives Matter, and even fictional icons such as Bridget Jones.Every woman has a different route to their personal understanding of feminism. This empowering collection shows how a diverse group of women found their voice, and it will inspire others to do the same.

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