XX REVOLT
Using Radical Feminism to Survive & Thrive Under Patriarchy
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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.
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FEBRUARY 2023 / WEEK 4
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FEMINISM WORLDWIDE
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Mental Health Epidemic Plagues Teenage Girls in U.S.
Recent research has found an alarming surge in both suicidal thoughts and depression in teenage girls. More than half of teen girls reported feeling "persistently sad or hopeless", and 1 in 3 have seriously considered attempting suicide (double the rate reported in teenage boys). Rates of bullying and sexual violence experienced by teen girls has also surged. The increase in violence as well as negative mental health affects of social media are considered to be large contributing factors.
Read more on CBS News
France's César Awards Bans Sexual Predators
The César Awards (France's annual film awards ceremony) has announced that anyone being investigated for sexual crimes will be banned from their 2023 ceremony. The decision follows widespread backlash after Roman Polanski, who was convicted of drugging and raping a 13-year old girl, was nominated for multiple awards and won Best Director in 2020.
Several prominent French actresses walked out of the 2019 ceremony in protest when Polanski was announced the winner including Adèle Haenel, who was a prominent voice of the #MeToo movement and came forward to share that she was sexually abused as a child by a different film director she worked with.
Read more on BBC.com
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MEME OF THE WEEK
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XX WRITERS
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Zora Neale Hurston - Anthropologist, Author, Filmmaker
Zora Neale Hurston (1891 – 1960) was an American writer whose work focused on hoodoo and the early-1900s American South. She wrote over 50 short stories, essays, and plays including her most famous work, the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
She was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance who worked to open doors for new African American artists, establishing a school of dramatic arts at the historically black Bethune-Cookman University. She traveled extensively for her historical and anthroplogical research into American history. She made the significant contribution of exposing the practice of "parmour rights" in north Florida lumber camps, where white men in power would claim black women as concubines, often forcing them to bear their children.
Read her works for free on Project Gutenberg
Vist her offical website
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FEMINIST LITERATURE
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Ain't I a Woman
Considered a ground-breaking work of radical feminist theory, bell hooks' Ain't I a Woman (1981) examines the impact of racism on black women, the history of slavery, the persistence of sexism and patriarchal values in black communities, and examines racism within American feminism.
Borrow for free on Archive.org
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FEATURED VIDEO
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Women's Protest in Jamaica (2012)
Jamaicans protest abuse of women and children
Jamaicans wearing all-black assembled in Kingston to protest the on-going violence against women and girls in their country. The organizers gathered after five females, including an 8-year-old girl as well as an 11-year-old who was impregnated by her grand-uncle, were raped.
Watch on Youtube
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XX ART
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Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum (born 1980 in Botswana) is an American multimedia artist. She uses drawing, painting, animation, and installations to create pieces that explore mythology and science, and their connection to each other.
Visit her official website
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XX MUSIC
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Rose Marie McCoy - Singer & Jazz Icon
I Love You Porgy (1959)
Watch on Youtube
Rose Marie McCoy (1922 - 2015) was an American singer and songwriter who came to prominence in the 1950s/60s. Focusing on jazz, country, r&b, and soul, she wrote over 800 songs in her career which were recorded by artists such as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Nat King Cole, James Brown, and Elvis Presley.
Visit her official website
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XX HISTORY
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Wangari Maathai - Environmental Crusader & Nobel Prize Recipient
Wangari Maathai was an environmental and political activist. She founded the Green Belt Movement, an organization dedicated environmental conservation and women's rights, and specializes in tree planting efforts. She was the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her successful ecological efforts in the face the oppressive regime that ruled Kenya at the time. Her work sparked a successful reforestation movement across the country.
She was elected to Kenyan Parliament between 2003 and 2005. She has authored several books and as an academic made significant contributions to the fields of gender, ecology, and African cultures and religions.
Visit her organization's official website
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DIY CORNER
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How to Do Sticker Activism
Sticker activism has long been part of grassroots social movements, used to raise awareness and help activists (anonymously) signal their existence in a community. A great way to engage in real world activism for both beginner and time-hardened feminists, it's a cheap and quick way to get your message out there.
Things to keep in mind when stickering:
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Postage labels can be used as a cheap alternative to printed stickers
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Watch out for traffic cameras, security cameras, and CCTV
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It's safest to bring a friend to watch your back
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It's most effective to focus on areas that will be seen primarily or exclusively by other women and girls
Read a quick guide on StickerYou
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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
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 say hi! Feel free to give thoughts and suggestions
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SITE UPDATES
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Feb.19.2023 -
Happy (belated) Black History month to everyone! I hope every black woman and girl is out there celebrating themselves by putting themselves FIRST!
Feb.11.2023 -
XX Revolt has had over 11,000 unique visitors in just 3 months!
Jan.16.2023 -
[Issue #8] is up and I'm testing out a mobile-friendly version of the ezine. Work is still keeping me worn-out so I'm falling behind with updating the rest of the site and making new memes. But I won't stay down and out for long.
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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, and anyone looking for information & resources on Radical Feminism.
The weekly Ezine features a positive change of pace - no doom, no sensationalist clickbait, and no hate-fuel. Instead, every week you'll find new amazing women: activists, artists, history makers, and women fighting the good fight against patriarchy. You'll also find free everything! Ebooks, videos, music, and essays, all produced by women.
Email: xxrevolt@gmx.com
Created in 2020
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