By Lauren Schiller — 2019
“Inflection Point” talks to Gloria Steinem and Favianna Rodriguez about feminism and reproductive justice.
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This guide is for people who are considering working with and for disabled people, perhaps for the very first time. It includes a brief introduction to disability justice, and then focuses on artistic and pedagogical work with the disability community.
Feminism, when you look at it as Gloria Steinem does, as the recognition of the full humanity and full equality of both men and women, is peace work
The constant scrutiny into the runner’s medical history reveals what happens to women who don’t conform to stereotypes.
Women with disabilities are often doubly penalized—for being women and for being disabled.
Providing ways for people to share their perspectives through storytelling initiatives can contribute to bigger changes in society and even help reduce prejudice.
We tend to “believe” in the woke-ness that is “performed” for us. “The more vocal you are, the more confident you appear. And because you appear more confident, you seem to have more influence on other people, who believe you’ll be great at practicing what you claim too,” she says.
An everyday, add-on benefit of fighting injustice is building trust in ourselves, exercising our moral fiber, and strengthening our moral muscles for the next decision point.
Don't underestimate young people's power to change the world.
Violent responses to social justice protests require protesters to be even more focused on peaceful tactics.
Embodied practice creates the potential for a unifying perspective and it can inspire new ways for activists to participate in community outreach, sisterhood, and self-care.