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!
MARCH 2023 / WEEK 3
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MEME OF THE WEEK
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FEATURED WEBSITE
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Unconsenting Media
Trying to avoid watching movies with rape scenes, or just want a head's up for what kind of misogynistic nonsense you'll have to endure in a tv show or movie? UnconsentingMedia's got you - it's a a database of media with a description of all depictions of male and sexual violence in each one. You can even contribute if you don't see something on the website.
Visit UnconsentingMedia.org
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XX MUSIC
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Lesley Gore
You Don't Own Me (1964)
Watch on Youtube
Lesley Gore (1946 - 2015) was an American pop singer/songwriter, actress, and activist. Her song "You Don't Own Me" was considered shocking when it was released, challenging the patriarchal social norms of the time with a staunch message of independence.
Visit her official fanclub website
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XX WRITERS
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Virginia Woolf - Novelist, Early Feminist
Virginia Woolf (1882 - 1941) was an English writer and one of the most prominent writers of the modernist era and was a pioneer of the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device. Her works have been a subject of study due to their insight into social issues such as class, witchcraft, shellshock, and war.
Her essay A Room of One's Own explores the social injustices and personal oppression women faced at the time using metaphors. It has been an influential work in feminist thinking and has cited as a key piece of literature for understanding oppression in general.
Read her works on StandardEbooks.org or read her biography on Yale.edu
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DIY CORNER
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How To Argue
Anyone who has ever gone on social media knows what it's like to have an argument with a stranger drain their energy like a battery, and have facts about reality that seem obvious twisted until their brain feels like jelly. But debating the truth isn't supposed to be about winning or losing - it's supposed to be a search for facts. Learning about logical fallacies (common flaws in logic) can give you the power to keep arguments from going off the rails and keep them rooted where you want - in reality and logic.
Read a guide on TheNESS.com
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FEMINIST SPOTLIGHT [MONTHLY]
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Germaine Greer
Germaine Greer (born 1939) is an Australian academic, polymath, and author. She is considered one of the most prominent radical feminists of the 20th century. Her book The Female Eunuch, an examination of suburban nuclear-family culture and how it represses female sexuality, is an international bestseller and one of the most-read works of feminist literature ever written.
She has written prolifically on feminism and related topics over the years, covering the subjects of female sexuality, rape, menopause, sex/gender distinction, and the struggles of the indigenous Aboriginal people of Australia.
Read 1972: Youths Riot as Greer Fined for Obscene Language
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FEATURED VIDEO
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International Women's Day: Roots in Radical History, Labor & Reproductive Rights
Democracy Now! (2023)
Nancy Krieger (professor of social epidemiology at Harvard) discusses the global efforts on International Women's Day to end sex-based discrimination and violence.
Watch on Youtube
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FEATURED ESSAY
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Letter to a Young Feminist #1
This essay is a call to all young women who believe in feminism to not give up the fight. Even if it seems hopeless at times, we're duty-bound to remember how far women have come, and what our foremothers before us bought with their hard work and sacrifice.
"This letter is your legacy: Without your conscious intervention, that legacy may again lie dormant for one hundred years. Or longer."
Read on 4W
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FEMINIST LITERATURE
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From Housewife to Heretic
Sonia Johnson's first book describes her life as a traditional Mormon wife and her journey to question the patriarchal customs surrounding her (which eventually led to her excommunication from the church). From Heretic to Housewife exploded in popularity with women outside Mormonism, as many found themselves relating to her questioning of the many male-centric traditions of her religion.
Borrow for free on Archive.org
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XX ART
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Gluck
Gluck (1895 - 1978) was a British painter and gender-nonconforming woman. She invented and patented the unique Gluck-frame, which contained three tiers and blended into the wall and gave artworks the appearance of being part of the room's architecture.
View selected works on ArtNet.com
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XX HISTORY
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Mary Wollstonecraft - Founding Mother of Feminism
Mary Wollstonecraft (1757 - 1797) was a British philosopher, writer, and early women's rights advocate. Her writings are considered foundational for modern feminism. She worked successfully as a writer at a time when it was a rare profession for women, authoring many popular and controversial works.
She wrote extensively throughout her life on the status of women and the power of societal expectations on women's potential. Her essay A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, in which she advocates for the rational education of women at a time when many philosophers believed it was not necessary, is one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy.
Read her works on Project Gutenberg or read her biography on Stanford.edu
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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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PAST ISSUES
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SITE UPDATES
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Mar.5.2023 -
Happy Women's History Month!!! Celebrate by taking some time to appreciate what makes you great, and tell the women and girls in your life how amazing they are.
Feb.26.2023 -
Rearranged the zine a little and I'm now including a weekly featured feminist website and essay.
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!
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QUICK LINKS
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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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Millions of women turned out for protests and demonstration in countries around the world on International Women's Day in solidarity to raise awareness for the myriad issues women face and share across lines of culture and race. Women in different nations expressed the belief that patriarchy is reasserting itself, and called on women everywhere to continue fighting in order to keep the progress that's been gained for us.
Investigations are ongoing after dozens of schoolgirls in Iran have fallen ill. The mysterious ailment began after the widespread Women's Rights protests that started in September that have continued throughout the country throughout the past several months. Repeated attacks on girls' schools in response to these protests has sparked fear that the school children have been poisoned. Over 52 schools have been effected.