Monday, 8 March 2010

Nothing Feels Better Than Being 8,000 Women Strong


Happy International Women's Day everyone.

I went to the annual Million Women Rise march that stands up to domestic violence against women this week.

It was probably the most inspiring scene I've ever witnessed.

Seeing girls as young as fourteen marching next to sisters that were marching in the seventies is amazing and shows that the feminist community is not as split as some would have you believe.

While I was so happy all day I couldn't help but feel like I should be doing more.

I feel like after four years of acknowledging my feminist beliefs I'm only just starting to incorporate them into my life. I now feel like I'm ready to tell my friends, tell off unaware sexists that I meet on a day to day basis

I've definitely been inspired to be more involved, go to more marches, make Ladyfest Ten the best Ladyfest ever and generally be a better person.

p.s. I want to start by getting one of those sex and the city style gold necklaces that just says "feminist". If anyone knows where I can acquire one of those I will be a very happy bunny.
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2 comments:

  1. Jessica9 March 2010 at 00:54

    Thanks for following my blog, its terribly boring, be warned.

    The necklace idea sounds amazing, I think you can get it done at argoes, its a few days wait though obviously for the making of it.

    Also, so envious that you went to the march, I was in Brighton for my birthday, I kind of wish I could have been in two places at once. Lammmmme.

    Alas,

    Jessica

    x

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  2. Chenilla-O9 March 2010 at 09:31

    Thats cool, thanks for following my blogs.

    This one is pretty new and has been kinda boring for a while so don't worry.

    The march was amazing, you should definately go next year if it's not on your birthday.

    I think I'll definately get my feministy necklace.

    Steph x.x.x.

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