One of the best things about hosting the Feminism Online Project events is listening to the diverse feminist voices engage in great conversation. Last night the Digital Sisterhood monthly Tweetchat discussed why women do or do not embrace the feminist identity. See the Twitter stream below.
Do you have any thoughts on the topic?
Twitter Stream
- derbybeaver RT @DigitalSisterhd: U totally rocked the #feminist identity discussion on #Digitalsisterhood 3/9 chat. TY @derbybeaver! #feminismonline about 7 hours ago via web
- derbybeaver@DigitalSisterhd Thanks for the invite! It was great! #feminismonline about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
- beautifulcurare RT @DigitalSisterhd: Enjoy your evening all! Join us 4 #Digitalsisterhood Online Yoga @7am ET on 3/10 http://stickam.com/anandaleeke#feminismonline about 19 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- NatashaTheory RT @DigitalSisterhd: @NatashaTheory U R are right about ppl being misinformed about what a feminist is. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- derbybeaver Well friends, it’s been fun, but now I have to go. Thanks! I’ll try to remember next week. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- derbybeaver Like, not have babies (I have 2), swear off men (I’m married to one), and be really angry all the time. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- ManWifeDog RT @DigitalSisterhd: We have 6 minutes left in our #digitalsisterhood chat 2nite on why women do or do not embrace the #feminist identity #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- derbybeaver@DigitalSisterhd I think too many women (and men) think that identifying as feminist means you have to go “whole hog” #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- derbybeaver@DigitalSisterhd 3rd wave hasn’t made it mainstream for some reason (lack of stereotypes?) so media falls back on 2nd. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- derbybeaver Most people don’t see it that way. They see feminism as a very static identity: the 1 with hairy armpits and confrontation. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- michelleobrunch RT @digitalsisterhd:What is yr #feminist identity rooted in? Mine is rooted in equality, justice, and oppression-free zones #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via HootSuite
- derbybeaver I’m more than happy to embrace the f word, but I do so in my own way. I understand why women r hesitant, lots of baggage. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd probably so….enjoyed the intrstng feminist discussion but need to go now. Goodnight all. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd Yes correct. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd No just natural dont really think about it much. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd In general, not as much today as most offices dress code & culture R more casual so not so much. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd No never. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd Yes for me it is. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd Sometimes trying to justify my position & value (often only woman & only AA) try not 2 make too big of deal #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- Aristotle1010@DigitalSisterhd Don’t think about #feminist identity much unless I’m only woman at critical client mtg & I’m main Presenter. feminismonline about 20 hours ago via web
- michelleobrunch@digitalsisterhd re: feminist identity. I totally embrace it – specifically, the definition expressed by you during the chat. about 9 hours ago via HootSuite
- chocolaterehab@DigitalSisterhd you too ladies, I love what you are doing:) about 10 hours ago via web
- DocktaRose@DigitalSisterhd I say owning my own body and sexuality, standing up for my rights as a woman, & loving myself makes me a #feminist. about 19 hours ago via web
- DocktaRose@DigitalSisterhd Never really studied feminism but heard a talk by Prof Beverly Guy Sheftall at Spelman & realized I’m a #feminist about 19 hours ago via web
- ManWifeDog@DigitalSisterhd anything for #digitalsisterhood. Big fan! about 20 hours ago via TweetDeck
- NatashaTheory@DigitalSisterhd Thanks. I will definitely try to make the next one! about 20 hours ago via web
- NatashaTheory@DigitalSisterhd ohhhh, it’s over …lol about 20 hours ago via web
- NatashaTheory@DigitalSisterhd what time is the chat? about 20 hours ago via web
- NatashaTheory@DigitalSisterhd or because I consider myself a feminist, other sistas assume that I “hate men”….lol about 20 hours ago via web
- NatashaTheory@DigitalSisterhd I’ve had sistas try to take me to task for using the term “feminist” instead of “womanist”… about 20 hours ago via web
- NatashaTheory@DigitalSisterhd on top of that, theres so many intra-group squabbles btw feminists about what to call ourselves i.e. womanist, feminist etc about 20 hours ago via web
- NatashaTheory@DigitalSisterhd I find that people are often mis-informed and don’t truly know what a feminist is. about 20 hours ago via web
- Curvatude RT @DigitalSisterhd: 2night’s #Digitalsisterhood chat is all about why women do or do NOT embrace the #feminist identity. What is yr position? feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @NatashaTheory TY for yr last few points and coming to the chat tonight. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com in reply to NatashaTheory
- @derbybeaver TY for joining the chat tonight. It’s once a month. Enjoy yr evening. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @NatashaTheory U R are right about ppl being misinformed about what a feminist is. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- RT @NatashaTheory: @DigitalSisterhd I find that people are often mis-informed and don’t truly know what a feminist is. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Many thanks to everyone who joined and/or followed #Digitalsisterhood‘s chat on #feminist identity. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @ManWifeDog TY for RT tonight. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
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- RT @derbybeaver: Like, not have babies (I have 2), swear off men (I’m married to one), & B really angry all the time. AMEN #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- One of the reasons I am so attracted to third wave feminism is the choice it offers to folks to carve out own identity. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver You are so on point with women & men thinking they have to go whole hog on feminism. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com in reply to derbybeaver
- RT @derbybeaver:I think too many women (and men) think that identifying as feminist means you have to go “whole hog” #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- We have 6 minutes left in our #digitalsisterhood chat 2nite on why women do or do not embrace the #feminist identity #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Do women shy away from #feminist identity cuz there R too many waves and types of feminism to choose from? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Does anyone have a #feminist identity rooted in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th waves of #feminism? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver: 3rd wave hasn’t made it mainstream for some reason (lack of stereotypes?) so media falls back on 2nd. AMEN! #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver Yes I know. I think it is so easy 4 media 2 go 2 2nd wave #feminism 2 scare folks away from 3, 4, or 5 wave #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- #Digitalsisterhood‘s monthly tweetchat is still going on. We end at 10 pm ET. Join us. Feminist identity is the topic. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- RT derbybeaver Mst ppl don’t see it that way. hey see feminism as a very static identity: 1 w/ hairy armpits/confrontation. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver I know my #feminist identity is also rooted in third wave #feminism. that gives the elasticity! #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver U R so right about some folks’ viewpoints on feminism w/ hairy armpits & confrontation. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @michelleobrunch ty for joining our chat tonight and retweeting. do you embrace the #feminist identity? if not, why? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver I’m more thn happy 2 embrace f word, but do so in my own way. I understnd why women r hesitant, lots of baggage #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Aristotle1010 TY for the great chat. Enjoy yr evening. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver I totally agree. I think our #feminist identities have elasticity that allows for everyone to define 3 herself #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- What is yr #feminist identity rooted in? Mine is rooted in equality, justice, and oppression-free zones #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- If U do embrace yr feminist identity online, have U encountered any backlash? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Are some women choosing not to embrace the #feminist identity because it will cost them personally & professionally? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Wld love to hear from women who do not embrace the feminist identity. Why do U opt out of the F word identity? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Have any books, activisits, or events helped U define yr feminist identity? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Aristotle1010 Sounds like yr #feminist identity is a natural extension of who U R. It is integrated! #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver Will do tomorrow. If U have time 2nite, drop by our #feminist identity chat. We R online until 10pm. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com in reply to derbybeaver
- @Aristotle1010 How did U develop yr feminist identity? Was it an event or person who helped U embrace feminism? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Aristotle1010 Thank goodness for the casual culture of many workplaces. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @derbybeaver TY for sharing the feminist blog post. Was very helpful for our chat tonight on #feminist identities. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- See survey results on feminist identities @derbybeaver: A Blog Post re: #Feminism on a #Feminist Blog http://post.ly/1j4mY #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Aristotle1010 That’s good to know. So glad to hear yr viewpoints tonight. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Does the workplace make it harder for women to embrace their #feminist identity? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
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- @Aristotle1010 Do U ever feel like U R forced to choose b/t yr #feminist identity & AfricanAmerican heritage. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- RT Aristotle1010 Sometimes trying 2 justify my position & value (often only woman & only AA) try not 2 make too big of deal #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Is it difficult for women to have the conversation about why some women have feminist identities & others do not? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- There R so many ways of looking at #feminism. What is yr feminist identity? If U don’t have one, share why U don’t have it. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- When women don’t embrace the #feminist identity, do they have more challenges wrkng w/ self-identified feminists on causes? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Why do some women have challenges embracing the feminist identity online and offline? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Join #Digitalsisterhood chat 2night on why women do or do NOT embrace the #feminist identity. We R chatting until 10pm. #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Join #Digitalsisterhood‘s chat 2night about #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- If a woman embraces her #feminist identity online, does it give her more power in causes & revolutions? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Have women across the globe made more strides in activism circles by embracing the #feminist identity? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- RT @Anti_Intellect: #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Aristotle1010 How wld U describe yr feminist identity when it comes up in critical client mtgs where U R only woman? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Aristotle1010 When U R the only woman in a critical client mtg, what comes up for U w/ respect to feminist identity? #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Aristotle1010 Thanks for sharing yr thought about not thinking about #feminist identity unless U R only woman in grp #feminismonline about 20 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Is the feminist identity even an in issue in 2011? R women just doing whatever they want with the F word? #feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- What events helped U develop a feminist identity? Or what events deterred U from embracing the f#eminist identity? feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- I really got deep into my #feminist #womanist identity when I attended the UN Conference on Women in 1995 in Beijing. feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- I really took on the #feminist identity in my late 20s during the 90s when I read @msmagazine & @bellhooks & Alice Walker feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- How do women embrace or avoid the #feminist identity online? Is this happening? Share yr thoughts. feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @Curvatude Hi Sistalove! TY for RT. Hope U can join the chat 2nite. feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Did anyone ‘s feminist identity come from their childhood or parents’ influence? feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- I also think my #feminist identity started when I was a little girl & influenced by my #feminist mother in the 70s. feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- For me, the #feminist identity is rooted in having an awareness of gender balance in all aspects of our lives & society. feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- @amandamogul TY for tweeting tonight about the #Digitalsisterhood tweetchat. Join us. Do U embrace the feminist identiy? feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com in reply to amandamogul
- Maybe we shld start with a question about what is the #feminist identity? Why do women embrace it? Why don’ t they? feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- When did U embrace the feminist identity or decide not to? Join the #Digitalsisterhood Tweetchat now. feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- 2night’s #Digitalsisterhood chat is all about why women do or do NOT embrace the #feminist identity. What is yr position? feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com
- Welcome 2 #Digitalsisterhood‘s Tweetchat.. Topic is why women do or don’t embrace the #feminist identity on/offline feminismonline about 21 hours ago via TweetGrid.com