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Jessica Valenti

Jessica Valenti. “If feminism is enjoying a revival among young women, much of the credit should go to women such as Jessica Valenti.” -The Guardian. Who is Jessica Valenti?. Born November 1, 1978 Public Speaker Feminist writer “Feministing” blog Books Magazines Newspapers.

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Jessica Valenti

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  1. Jessica Valenti “If feminism is enjoying a revival among young women, much of the credit should go to women such as Jessica Valenti.”-The Guardian

  2. Who is Jessica Valenti? • Born November 1, 1978 • Public Speaker • Feminist writer • “Feministing” blog • Books • Magazines • Newspapers

  3. Who is Jessica Valenti? • Resides in New York • Married to Andrew Golis • Has 1-year-old daughter named Layla

  4. Her Message • New views on taboo subjects involving women • Virginity • Rape • Abortion • Gender roles • General feminism and what it means

  5. Her message • “The good news is, feminism isn’t all about antis. It’s progressive-and as cheesy as this sounds-it’s about making your life better. As different as we all are, there’s one thing most young women have in common: We’re all brought up to feel like there is something wrong with us.” -from Jessica Valenti’sFull Frontal Feminism

  6. Her message • Feminism is something people should be comfortable with and not feel radical about • “Feministing” helps women do this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FizH6SBk5UM

  7. Valenti Believes… • Woman’s worth ≠ her sexuality • Rape and sexual assaults are not taken seriously enough • Media: marriage, diets, and cleaning products for women • Women still make 77 cents to a man’s dollar

  8. Valenti Believes…. • Childcare still considered “women’s work” • Women judged for having abortions, even with medical reasoning • Focus too much on gender roles http://www.thedaily.com/page/2011/04/16/041611-opinions-column-nail-polish-valenti-1-2/

  9. Double Standards • “He’s a stud, she’s a slut” • “He’s rough she’s dainty” • “He’s independent, she’s pathetic.” • “He’s dating a younger woman, she’s a cougar” • “He’s drunk, she’s a victim”

  10. Social responsibility theory • Truthful and comprehensive, but not intelligent • Women have a forum for the exchange • Women wrongly represented in the media • Not the presentation that’s the problem, the goals and values of the society are wrong • Women have access to media, but are misinformed by what it is telling them.

  11. Heider • Jessica Valenti is trying to correct a distorted picture of feminism and of women • Lack of knowledge of women • Stereotypes

  12. In conclusion… • Feminism ≠ ugly, hairy, or man-hater • It means being involved in making life what you want it to be • Feminism doesn’t mean women are better.

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