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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.
Questions? Comments? Content you want to see? Sign the Guestbook!
JANUARY 2023 / WEEK 3
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MEME OF THE WEEK
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XX WRITERS
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Lorraine Hansberry - Playwright, Writer, Political Activist
Lorraine Hansberry (1930 - 1965) was an American writer and the first African-American woman to appear on Broadway. Her family's struggle against segregation shaped her writing and her political views.
Her best-known play A Raisin in the Sun tells the story of a family living in south Chicago in the 1950s and their struggles with finances, racism, and systematic discrimination. Considered one of the greatest plays ever written, it has been recreated in multiple mediums including radio, television, film, and many broadway revivals over the years.
Listen to A Raisin in the Sun on Town.Hall.org
Vist the Lorraine Hansberry Literary Trust
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FEMINIST LITERATURE
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Women Look at Psychiatry
An examination of how the Psychiatric profession views and discriminates against women with essays by women including sociologist Dorothy E. Smith featuring 'The statistics on mental illness: (What they will not tell us about women and why)', 'Women, sex role stereotypes, and mental health: Catch 22', and 'I'm not crazy after all'.
Borrow for free on Archive.org
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FEATURED VIDEO
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50/50 by Garfunkel and Oates
Comedy Duo Garfunkel & Oates singing about relationships
What would a relationship that's an equal 50/50 split really look like? Would it be compatible the stereotype of the "perfect woman" men are taught to look for?
Watch on Youtube
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FEMINIST SPOTLIGHT [MONTHLY]
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Sheila Jeffreys
The Eroticism of (In)Equality [Essay]
Sheila Jeffreys (born 1948) is a lesbian feminist scholar and professor of political science. Her influential writing spans four decades, challenging BDSM, trans identity, and critiquing the supposed empowerment of women via the 1970's Sexual Revolution. She also supports female separatism and political lesbianism ("political lesbianism" meaning abstaining from sex with men, not compulsory sex of straight women with other women).
Visit her official website
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XX ART
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Pamela Grace
Pamela Grace is a contemporary artist and printmaker living and working Galloway, Scotland. She uses mixed mediums to create delicate, dreamy images of micro-landscapes in gardens and peaceful rural scenery.
Visit her official website
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XX MUSIC
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Valentina Lisitsa - Ukrainian-American Pianist
Beethoven "Moonlight" Sonata, III "Presto Agitato"
Watch on Youtube
Valentina Lisitsa (born 1970) started playing piano at the age of 3 and specialized in classical composers. She launched her career largely through youtube, with some of the most-viewed piano performances on the platform, and has performed at musical halls internationally.
Visit her official website
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XX HISTORY
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Christine de Pizan - Poet, Court Writer, Early Feminist
Christine de Pizan (1364 – 1430) was an Italian poet and court writer for King Charles VI of France. She authored some of the first known feminist writings, as well as novels, poetry, and literary reviews and analyses. Her most famous literary works, The Book of the City of Ladies and The Treasure of the City of Ladies discussed the status of women in society, stereotypes they faced, and expressed an exclusively female point-of-view at a time when such works otherwise did not exist.
Read her books on Project Gutenberg
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DIY CORNER
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How to Befriend Crows
Crows, ravens, and other corvids have held a special place in human myths and ceremonies for millenia - even Neanderthals went to great lengths to gather their feathers to use for jewelry. If you've ever wanted to befriend these charming creatures, it's easier than you think. With a couple of easy steps, you might be lucky enough to have regular feathery visitors around your home (and give your local wildlife some much-needed help).
Read the tutorial on Worldbirds.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
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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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.
Jan.6.2023 -
Issue #7 is here with a colorful new theme to celebrate the new year! I've added two new sections to the ezine - I'll be featuring a female musician and author each week in addition to a visual artist.
Jan.3.2023 -
Fixed all typos on the main page. It was a brutal week at work in the real world and I was falling asleep sitting up while working on the update.
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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.
Email: xxrevolt@gmx.com
Created in 2020
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The Iranian government plans to use facial recognition technology to match pictures of women without head coverings uploaded to social media against a national database in order to issue fines and make arrests. Women identified through the system may also lose access to banks, public transport, and other essential services.
The Taliban has banned women and girls from sports and engaged in active intimidation tactics in order to suppress any resistance. The ban is part of a campaign to restrict and ban females from public life in Afghanistan including schools, parks, gyms, and employment by non-governmental organizations.
The group of demonstrators was led by Riley Gaines, a University of Kentucky swimmer who competed against trans-identifying male swimmer Lia Thomas in last year's NCAA competition. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Nancy Hogshead-Makar attended the protest. Gaines' group collected nearly 10,000 signatures in support of keeping sports separated by sex.