Mandie

“And what is my definition of feminism? It is not what we have between our legs but what we have between our ears. It’s a philosophical posture and an uprising against male authority. It’s a way of understanding human relations and a way to see the world. It’s a commitment to justice and a struggle for the emancipation of women, the LGBTQIA+ community, anyone oppressed by the system, including some men, and all others who want to join. Welcome! The greater our number the better.”
― Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman

“When talking about human rights, in truth we’re referring to men’s rights. If a man is beaten and deprived of his freedom, it’s called torture. When a woman endures the same, it’s called domestic violence and is still considered a private matter in most of the world.”
― Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman

“What are we risking by speaking up? Everything, certainly. But the far riskier business is not speaking up at all.”
― Kameron Hurley, The Geek Feminist Revolution

“If for any reason you don't like the word feminist, look for another word. The name is not important as long as the work gets done for yourself and for your sisters in the rest of the world who need it.”
― Isabel Allende, The Soul of a Woman