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Welcome to XX Revolt
This site is a resource to help cope with common struggles of living in a female body using Radical Feminism, from the nightmarish landscape of heterosexual dating to advice on how to manage feelings of gloom and hopelessness common to women and girls dealing with misogyny everywhere, every day.
Need advice, looking for feminist youtubers, or want to read some free feminist literature? You'll find it all here.
Questions? Comments? Content you want to see? Sign the Guestbook!
DECEMBER 2022 / WEEK 3
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FEMINISM WORLDWIDE
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Iran removed from UN Women's Rights Commission
Marking a small victory in the on-going protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in September, the U.S. and 28 other countries voted to expel Iran from the world body that promotes women's rights.
Read more on NBC News
Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Pioneer Feminist, dies at age 84
Dorothy Pitman Hughes was a second-wave feminist, child welfare advocate, and lifelong community activist who toured the country speaking with Gloria Steinem in the 1970s. She was co-founder of Ms. Magazine and early Black Feminist.
Read more on NPR
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MEME OF THE WEEK
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LITERATURE FOR LIBERATION
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Going Out of Our Minds: The Metaphysics of Liberation
"All bona fide revolutions are of necessity revolutions of the spirit.'' Sonia Johnson traces her own intellectual and spiritual evolution past the women's rights/post-divorce phase described in her first book, through her career as a Radical Feminist, author, and activist.
Borrow for free on Archive.org
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FEATURED VIDEO
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Women's Rights Movement - 1970
NBC News Report Reel
This series of reports from September, 1969 through April 1970 is hosted by several female correspondents & examines women's protests, court cases regarding fair pay and treatment, attitudes of young men towards women, and statements by leaders including Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-NY), Alice Paul, and Betty Friedan.
Watch on Youtube
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FEMINIST SPOTLIGHT [MONTHLY]
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Laetitia KY
The most dangerous woman's disease : Aging
Laetitia KY is a radical feminist & artist from the Ivory Coast. She discusses feminist issues in her videos while showcasing her unique hairsculpting craft, using her hair to create astonishing art.
Visit her website & watch on Youtube
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WOMEN'S HISTORY
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Theresa Kachindamoto - The “Terminator” of child marriages
Theresa Kachindamoto is paramount chief of the Dedza district in Malawi who has fought to abolish child marriage, annulled over 1000 marriages, and increased the age of consent to 18. She has worked in her local government for over two decades after being elected in 2003. She started her efforts by forming local networks of women in order to identify and help vulnerable girls.
Read more on Lifegate.com
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FEMALE ART
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Yayoi Kusama
Love is Calling, 2013
Yayoi Kusama is a contemporary sculptor, poet, and visual whose work incorporates elements of feminism, surrealism, and pop art.
Check out her out on her official website
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DIY CORNER
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Carpentry
Carpentry, considered a traditionally male skill, is easier than it looks. Deliberation, precision, and planning are vital - physical strength not as much, that's fill that gap. Learning the basics of how to handle simple tools and even basic power tools can help you save money by assisting in home repair or even building your own furniture from scratch.
Read or download for free A Guide To Basic
Woodworking (PDF) on Woodplansfree.com
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MENU
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Weekly Ezine
Women's liberation news, artists, memes, site updates, & more
Self-Care & Health
Caring for yourself outside while breaking out of the male gaze
Mental Wellness
Coping with the mental impact of being female under patriarchy
Dating, Sex, & Relationships
Navigating intimacy and love with the less-civilized sex
Gaining Power
Forget 'empowerment'. What is real power, and where does it come from?
Male Allies
How males can resist patriarchy, be allies to women, and detox from MRA/incel ideology
Memes
Repository of original feminism-related memes
Radical Feminist Quotes
Collection of quotes about oppression, liberation, race, and more.
Myths & FAQ
Misconceptions and frequently asked questions about Gender Critical & Radical Feminism
Links & Resources
Radical Feminist websites, news, and other helpful links
Guestbook
Sign it and and say hi! Feel free to give thoughts and suggestions
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SITE UPDATES
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Dec.18.2022 -
XX Revolt has seen over 5000 unique visitors since I moved this site to its new address a month ago! Thanks to everyone for visiting and showing support!
December Week 3 [Issue #4] is up. Male Allies section is coming along slowly so if you're awaiting that content just hold tight.
Dec.14.2022 -
Button for linking to this site added to the bottom of the About section under the site menu.
Dec.12.2022 -
Links section updated to include a short list of blogs, to be expanded.
Dec.11.2022 -
December Week 2 [Issue #3] is live! Thanks to everyone who signed the guestbook!
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ABOUT
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This website is guide by a Radical Feminist for any girl or woman looking for help & advice. Or anyone looking for information & resources on Radical Feminism.
Created in 2020
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