4 Feminist Newsletters to Sign Up For Today
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In its heyday, Tumblr was an important vector of the feminist movement. It brought women together and gave them a place for sharing ideas and experiences. It opened young women’s eyes to the world of feminism, coaxing them away from frustration and fear, protecting them from being gas lit, showing them that it was never their imagination, that if something felt wrong it is because it was wrong. It discussed sexism in discrimination in a funny, accessible and empowering way.
My education to feminism began on the internet, and it continues there today, although no longer on Tumblr. Now, one of the most important tools I have for learning about gender issues and feminist fights around the world are newsletters.
Smartass writers and activists provide curated content, essays and news summaries. They allow readers to keep up with what is going on in the world in relation to sexism and learn about the major issues of the day, as well as how to take action. They connect women from around the globe and give us a place to discuss our experiences or find essays that put words on them.
