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November 17, 2020
Can we be real with you? Weâd all love to be on top of our activism game. You know, smashing the patriarchy and taking names⊠But even in the best of times, it can be daunting to know how or where to start.
Cut to a global pandemic, when tensions are high and so many of us are already doing the mostâadjusting to work-from-home, keeping tabs on friends and family, staying healthy and saneâand  it can feel downright impossible.
So listen: if you want to exercise your feminist values in the middle of all this, we say be safe and start small. It doesnât take a grand gesture to show support for women, expand your knowledge, spread the word, and immerse yourself in the inspiring work of female makers, movers, and shakers.
Here are 10 tiny, stress-free feminist actions you can take from home today:Â
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If youâve got it, flaunt it. Right? Treat yourself to a new quaran-tee and rock your feminism all over⊠your house.
Yes, we know: shopping isnât the purest way to be a feminist, but getting something empowering in the mail instead of the usual pantry items or utility bills can be a nice energy boost in troubling times like these.
So what statement do you want to make?Â
All of our tees are nice enough to wear on your next Skype call or Zoom meeting. Comfy enough to lounge around in. And fully badass because youâre owning your beliefs and supporting female designers, ethical productionâthe whole nine yards.
Thatâs what Michael Scott would call a win-win-win and, you know what? It feels good.
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This oneâs about as simple as a feminist action can be, but staying engaged is half the battle, ladies. And if youâve already got your fill of news in your inbox and on the net, then maybe itâs time to add a little feminism to your feed.Â
Here are a few of our current faves:
Oh, did you notice we plugged our own page? Shameless, we know. But what can we say? We do our homework and the content slays.
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Glennon Doyle, founder of Together Rising and author of Untamed says, âFigure out what breaks your heart in the world. Thatâs your purpose. Find the folks working to fix that thing⊠and join them. Those are your people.âÂ
So what feminist value means the most to you?
For today, focus on just one thing. Maybe even find something local. And remember: one donation here and there might feel like a drop in the bucket, but if you start paying attention to a single organization or cause, youâll see that it all adds up to some very real change.
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If donating feels a little out of reach at the moment, lend an ear instead. If youâre not a podcast junkie yet, well, good on you. But if youâre like us and canât quit the sweet sound of endless streaming, then here are 3 feminist podcasts weâd like to introduce you to:
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Say what? You heard us. Too many women these days donât want to embrace the label. Because it sounds too aggressive, too liberal, too dated. We go deep on this in another article, but the tl;dr version is: itâs time we own and normalize it.
Oh, and once you make it known youâre a feminist and proud of it, ask your friends and fam where they stand. Sometimes all it takes is a simple conversation to make people realize that maybe itâs not so radical after all to think that men and women should be treated equally ÂŻ\_(ă)_/ÂŻ
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In the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic (at least in recent history), we would be remiss if we did not talk about our collective social responsibilityâŠ
 If you do find yourself out in the streetsâwhether youâre attending a protest or restocking your La Croix supplyâmask up! A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everybody else. And thatâs the point of wearing a mask. To protect others and hope theyâll do the same for you.
And hey, if youâre in need a more feminist face mask, weâve got one for you. Check it.
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Here at The Feminista, we like to spread the word in style. Literally. If thatâs not your thing, keep on scrolling. If it is, weâve got some kickass recos for you:
Want more? Check out our 2020 holiday gift guide and get ideas for every feminist on your list.
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Sounds simple, means a lot. So many women paved the way for us. And when it comes to feminist activism, expressing our gratitude is the least we can do. Call your gram. Text your mom. Email an old mentor, teacher, or coach. Thank a frontline worker. Snaps all around.
And hey, Deputy Director Leslie Knope once said, âI am big enough to admit that I am often inspired by myself.â So if you can relate, thank you yourself with something sweet⊠like a pumpkin spice latte or, you know, a pumpkin spice tee ;)
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Speaking of self-care⊠why not do a little feminist-ing (thatâs a word, right?) from your couch this eve? Sometimes the best way to shake off the anxiety of a world in turmoil is to take a few hours to indulge in something inspiring.
For starters, weâd recommend the Netflix doc Feminists: What Were They Thinking? for a little background on the movement, starting in the 1970s.Â
But if youâre looking for something a little more fun, try a romantic comedy like Obvious Child or Someone Great. Want to watch super-smart women overcoming long odds? Go for Hidden Figures or Queen of Katwe. How about a feminist coming-of-age story? Thatâll be Dumplinâ or Booksmart.Â
Oh, and next time you find yourself browsing on your own, see if the movie in question passes the Bechdel Test (a.k.a it has to have at least two women, who talk to each other, about something other than a man). Youâd be surprised how few movies pass the test.
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Last but not least: sign up for your weekly dose of The F Wordâand get it delivered straight to your inbox. Weâll check in weekly to talk feminism in pop culture, politics, fashion, and beyond. And to share whatâs new and The Feminista shop, of course.
If youâre inbox is too cluttered, we get it. Bookmark The F Word and check back at your leisure. We wonât ever have a paywall and you can count on us for content bent on having fun and fighting the patriarchy.
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So go forth and be feminists! Do your best and go easy on yourself. These are trying times and any feminist actionâno matter how smallâis a damn fine thing.
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