But TEDWomen and feminism are not synonymous, and we’re in trouble if we start to think they are. The corporate interpretation of feminism has more to do with cheerleading all women’s accomplishments than ending patriarchy and pushing for equal rights. Sometimes it will even cheerlead for women when their accomplishments roll back other women’s rights.
The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism | The Nation
At The Nation, Jessica Valenti writes about the ongoing efforts to rebrand feminism and corporate models passed as “female empowerment”. I am quoted in the article and so is Imani Gandy, senior legal analyst for RH Reality Check (who is always so brilliant and on point).
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