One of the main focuses of intersectionality is learning and understanding views from other women.
Listen to, include, and meaningfully collaborate with diverse groups of women. It’s important that you expand your horizons to include women of colour and other marginalised groups.
Always remember that it’s not the responsibility of marginalised groups to do all the work in educating people on their experiences.
This often takes up lots of emotional labour and shouldn’t be taken for granted. Be prepared to help undertake some of the labour by doing your own research.
8 Comments
Divine
I agree with that, equality is better for everyone and helps us live in harmony and give our best to whatever we are doing. Thanks for sharing
Alyssa
Yes, I love this! By being a supporter of the intersectional feminist movement, you are advocating for the rights of all different walks of women. It’s time that we educate ourselves and raise awareness about this. Thank you!
Toni Rainbows
These girls can!!
Toni x
Anna
Hey, this is an amazing article, thanks for sharing! I had no idea about the pill and the Pope, and it’s so hard to believe, but I guess it’s true and it’s sad.. but I completely agree with your point of view! 🙂
Toni Rainbows
I remember the news about The Pill dropping last year, I think it was. It’s just baffling – it was always explained as being for medical reasons. Turns out that we go through hell with the pill, and then have an extra week of it because it made the pope somewhat happy…? honestly!
Thanks for your lovely comments, Anna! Toni x
Angie
Really love your positive spirit, that’s the best way to empower people! And you’re so right about checking in with yourself first to see where you’re priviliged or not. Do you know the Privilege Race?
X Angie
lucycampion
Another brilliant blog and on such an important issue. Proud intersectional feminist too ✊🏻 (also love The Guilty Feminist – I’ve seen it recorded live!)
Toni Rainbows
Ahhh amazing! Thank you for your lovely comment! Where did you see the GF live? I’ve been a few times… not that I’m obsessed haha
Toni