Feminism is inherently intersectional. It is connected to all issues of inequality. If white women want to fight for equity for themselves, they must also fight for equity for racial minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, the differently-abled, and all other marginalized groups.
Category Archives: Claire Armstrong
Natalie Portman’s Oscars Cape: Supportive or Virtue Signaling?
It’s likely that for Portman, her public shaming at the hands of Rose McGowan was a bit of a wake-up call, a reminder that although she wears the names of women on her sleeves, she may still be complicit in that culture of silence. Hopefully, this conversation will cause more members of the film industry to consider how they, too, can support female filmmakers, so maybe at next year’s Oscars, we will see a woman’s name inside the Best Director envelope.
A Gentle Reminder to Respect Yourself
Tonight,
Try your best
To take a moment to remind yourself
That you aren’t less valuable
Because you didn’t put on jeans today.
Natalie Portman’s Oscars Cape: Supportive or Virtue Signaling?
It’s likely that for Portman, her public shaming at the hands of Rose McGowan was a bit of a wake-up call, a reminder that although she wears the names of women on her sleeves, she may still be complicit in that culture of silence.
Women’s Rights Are Human Rights
If women in Ireland, India, Argentina, and so many other countries have the courage and determination to continue to fight for their rights, we must take inspiration from them and do the same.
The REVIVAL Zine 