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GC Christmas shopping

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Thehollyandtheirony · 24/10/2020 13:56

I know it’s not even November yet but I’m starting to write Christmas lists early thanks to anticipation of COVID-chaos. I would love to support as many brave feminists as possible with my purchasing power.

So far I have:
The Ickabog/ Strike books by J.K. Rowling
Difficult Women by Helen Lewis
Embroidery patches by Jess de Wahls

Any more suggestions for Christmas gifts that will support the fearless women (or men) who’ve stuck their heads above the parapet?

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HecatesCats · 26/10/2020 23:32

Grace chocolates 👏🏻 thanks SciFi

SciFiScream · 26/10/2020 23:28

Look for social enterprises that support women. Often run by and forth women

I'm thinking (google them all)

ReTweed
Grace Chocolates
Ms Miss Mrs (empowerment pants)

EyeRollForever · 26/10/2020 23:04

Redbubble has loads of chiffon scarves in suffragette colours. I've got the one that repeats Deeds not Words

www.redbubble.com/shop/suffragette+scarves

IwishNothingButTheBestForYou2 · 26/10/2020 09:17

'shrink and pink'

Not heard that one before - just googled.

Ew.

One of the main reasons I come here is to learn about this sort of thing.

ErrolTheDragon · 26/10/2020 08:47

Maybe not exactly what the op was asking about but I was just looking at the Acai website, it looks like a good brand - outdoor wear for women, specifically designed by someone who didn't want to 'shrink and pink'.

acaioutdoorwear.com/pages/our-story

RoyalCorgi · 26/10/2020 08:25

I'd like also to suggest Nina Power. I haven't read her second book Platforms, which you can buy here:

www.amazon.co.uk/Platforms-Nina-Power/dp/1916264026/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Nina+Power&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1603699281&sr=8-1

but her first book, One Dimensional Woman, is worth reading.

Nina has been hounded by the TRAs for a long time, had regular writing gigs cancelled and had one person set up a Twitter account purely to harass her.

Seraphinite · 25/10/2020 21:03

Brilliant thread, thanks! Will be adding all these books to my own list Smile

Particularly love the FWS badges and as an expat Scot I’ll be buying one to wear over here.

Sad to hear about the Rebel books as I’ve bought two of them in the past as gifts.

fatblackcatspaw · 25/10/2020 20:49

What we need is a feminist chocolatier ... who posts choc

EwwSprouts · 25/10/2020 20:02

Yes. This I'm buying. www.redbubble.com/i/notebook/Too-Clumsy-by-kjanedesigns/24372039.WX3NH

EwwSprouts · 25/10/2020 19:57

I haven't read all the names but I'm liking this as an idea. There's also a notebook. www.redbubble.com/i/throw-pillow/Feminist-Icons-by-candhdesigns/36502241.5X2YF

greyinganddecaying · 25/10/2020 19:57

I can really recommend vee accessories - they'll also do individual requests, I had a quote I loved & they put it onto a pendant for me

HecatesCats · 25/10/2020 17:46

@greyinganddecaying

Vee accessories were at filia & their stuff (feminist jewellery) is fabulous

https://www.veeaccessories.com

This is a great site Greying. I love the pin brooches. So many to choose from. Thanks for sharing.
needanewidea · 25/10/2020 17:24

[quote SusanSmithFWS]We have some badges if anyone wants a Scottish themed gift. Expensive times for us with the judicial review, so everything helps.

forwomen.scot/badges/[/quote]
Love the badges Susan, definitely going on my Christmas list!

CodenameVillanelle · 25/10/2020 17:13

thefamousartistbirdyrose.com/
Birdy has been victim of a harassment campaign and she's a wonderful artist - donates money to nia and GC causes for her sales and does commissions if you're feeling particularly flush

EwwSprouts · 25/10/2020 16:27

Don't forget Helen Lewis' book Difficult Women. Great for older teens and those who've chosen history. I'm giving it to a couple of young women.

ParadeOfRemotes · 25/10/2020 16:23

Sorry - total lack of any formatting in my post!

ParadeOfRemotes · 25/10/2020 16:22

15HecatesCats

SmallPug

Yes both Rebel Girls and boys books have trans kids in them. I was APPALLED at this normalising of children abuse.

It really sticks out. It's a book celebrating the achievements of remarkable women and then there's a page about a child who has been transitioned which starts: 'Coy loved dresses, the colour pink, and shiny shoes'. Wtaf. It's so regressive.

That makes me really sad to read. And the fact that the child is apparently called 'Coy' is just really creepy?!

LOVE the women happy families game (we currently play with an animal-themed set and there are long debates about the hamster v guinea pig families which look too similar... Grin)

Off to buy a FWS pin badge too. Is there a secret signal for those who recognise it?

Redshoeblueshoe · 25/10/2020 16:20

Thanks for the link Susan. I saw these on Twitter last night and didn't know how to link.

Scout2016 · 25/10/2020 16:00

@TeenPlusTwenties
you'll see she specialises in illustrated fabrics but if you message her about what you have in mind sure she'll help. I think purple body and one green one white sleeve would look funky. Or purple body, long white sleeves and green applique pocket. Might look a bit like a jockey though.

RoyalCorgi · 25/10/2020 15:31

Another vote for Lissa Evans - she's a fab writer. Also used to be a producer on Father Ted, so all-round good egg.

On which note, the Father Ted scripts (published 21 years ago) are an excellent read:

www.amazon.co.uk/Father-Ted-Complete-Graham-Linehan/dp/0752218506/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=father+ted+scripts&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1603639823&sr=8-1

SusanSmithFWS · 25/10/2020 15:02

We have some badges if anyone wants a Scottish themed gift. Expensive times for us with the judicial review, so everything helps.

forwomen.scot/badges/

TeenPlusTwenties · 25/10/2020 14:43

Thanks Scout I'll check it out.

fatblackcatspaw · 25/10/2020 14:43

friend interested in poetry? sub to The Dark Horse or membership of the Scottish Poetry Library

fatblackcatspaw · 25/10/2020 14:42

I'm really enjoying The Observations by Jane Harris

Scout2016 · 25/10/2020 13:46

@TeenPlusTwenties not sure if this is allowed but if you wanted to get one made there is a company called Tub's Togs which does ace kids clothes and some women's items. I've had a lot of tops from there for me, just pick the fabric and what neckline style, sleeve length, colour trims and so on. It's all made by a WAHM who is great to deal with. I know etsy isn't in the good books but here's her page. She has a FB one too but think she finds messenger unreliable.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TubsTogs?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=859412864

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