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Daily acts of feminism - a thread for ideas

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teawamutu · 14/03/2021 10:14

Pinched the idea shamelessly from another thread after an hour of speechless rage reading the papers and Twatter. I need to DO something.

I pledge to do something positive every day to stand up for women. Deeds not words.

Today was taken care of for me - a subscription to The Radical Notion for Mother's Day. I'm also going to fill out the VAWG consultation.

Thought might be good to share anything else we come across here, so anyone in need of ideas could check?

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thinkingaboutLangCleg · 14/03/2021 10:33

Great idea, Tea. I’ve had an email from Raquel Rosario Sanchez, about her Crowdjustice funder for action against Bristol University which allowed transactivists to bully her. You’ve reminded me to send another donation.

Aiming for an action every day should inspire some creative thinking!

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teawamutu · 14/03/2021 10:49

Ooo yes good one, I got that email too. Right, there's tomorrow's action sorted as well.

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motherrunner · 14/03/2021 11:10

Great idea. I have been feeling pretty powerless to and want to take back some control. I’ve just subscribed as well!

Whatstheweatherlike · 14/03/2021 11:13

Thank you for starting this thread it's a great idea. I still feel like I'm early on in forming my feminist position so part of my daily routine involves reflection and absorbing information. I'm still wading through links from threads here and I've recently started listening to some recommended podcasts.

In terms of actions, speaking up is something that I'm getting (gradually) braver about doing. Having had several really productive conversations with others recently has boosted my confidence somewhat. Nothing I believe in or hold to be true is extreme at all, so saying these things out loud and not being called names or threatened (as would happen on, say, Twitter) is a real relief.

PurpleHoodie · 14/03/2021 11:14

Order a paper copy of the Census.

Taswama · 14/03/2021 11:15

Great idea OP.

CryptoFascist · 14/03/2021 11:17

Refuse to be the default "adult" in relationships (if you are in a relationship with a man). Make everyone in your household aware of invisible labour and the mental load and share it equally.

Gerla · 14/03/2021 11:20

Sign up to Glosswitch's fantastic emails:
tinyletter.com/Glosswitch

Chocolatehabit · 14/03/2021 11:24

@PurpleHoodie

Order a paper copy of the Census.
Why? Not being goady. New to this!
BirdsInTheAttic · 14/03/2021 11:32

Thanks for this, I’ve just (finally) bought a subscription to the Radical Notion.

Seatime · 14/03/2021 11:45

Join together in groups to tackle abusers and harassers, while following safe and legal processes. Send out the message it's not OK to abuse women. Donate money to women's charities. Start or join threads on social media calling out the catcallers and street harassers etc...

PurpleHoodie · 14/03/2021 11:47

[[https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4166089-FairPlay-for-Women-
may-take-the-ONS-to-court-about-the-Census]]

Choc This is a starting point for an explanation.

Labobo · 14/03/2021 11:59

@CryptoFascist

Refuse to be the default "adult" in relationships (if you are in a relationship with a man). Make everyone in your household aware of invisible labour and the mental load and share it equally.
This is one of the most simple and powerful ideas. Split all work to do with the smooth running of a household absolutely fairly between you. Never pick up the slack for him again.
mum2jakie · 14/03/2021 12:13

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mum2jakie · 14/03/2021 12:14

Oh my post has been removed??!!

Never had that happen before. I was suggesting buying a coffee for GL? Has that link been blocked??

Shizuku · 14/03/2021 12:31

Wear a badge like this to show that your feminism is inclusive.

Daily acts of feminism - a thread for ideas
Beamur · 14/03/2021 12:34

Links to fundraisers are not allowed. You can refer obliquely, but not directly.
Think about how you talk about other women. Be positive and raise each other up.

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teawamutu · 14/03/2021 12:35

@Shizuku

Wear a badge like this to show that your feminism is inclusive.
I'll stick with my AHF hoodie thanks. But another thought for the list, ta.
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Evarish · 14/03/2021 12:39

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guinnessguzzler · 14/03/2021 12:40

@CryptoFascist

Refuse to be the default "adult" in relationships (if you are in a relationship with a man). Make everyone in your household aware of invisible labour and the mental load and share it equally.
Yes, this is a good one. Be prepared for the societal push back though. It has taken years of training for my husband's family to understand that, yes, they can ask him for ideas for presents for the kids, or to arrange to see them, for example.
OutsideTheWhiteHouse · 14/03/2021 12:40

Love this thread and it’s come at the right time for me. I’m tired of doing nothing!
Just put a subscription to The Radical Notion on my (March) birthday list, subscribed to GlossWitch’s newsletter and about to order my paper census.

Will be following for more ideas.

highame · 14/03/2021 12:41

Call out the terms cis whenever I hear/see it. Wrote to BBC yesterday because on there 'The Papers' they had a young politico who called us cis women. I pointed out that it was offensive to some women. Tomorrow I am going to follow a few more proper feminists

puckingfixies · 14/03/2021 12:42

Shizuku, where can I buy that badge? Can they be personalised - if, for example, I wanted the topline to read Transmen? TIA