Feminism

Quotations about Feminism

Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Feminism

As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.

Here are some funny and poignant quotations about feminism. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
"When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)

If you are looking to make a fuller speech about feminism, then below this selection of quotations are three funny themes and three serious themes on the topic of feminism that might help trigger some ideas for your speech or text.

"Make policy, not coffee." Betty Friedan (American feminist, 1921-2006)

"Women who seek to be equal to men lack ambition." anonymous

"Militant feminists, I take my hat off to them. They don't like that." Milton Jones (English comedian, 1964-)

"Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream." Rush Limbaugh (American TV presenter, 1951-2021)

"Feminism is not about girl power. It is about equal power." Whitney Wolfe Herd (American entrepreneur, 1989-)

"I think feminism is the worst thing that ever happened to women. Our job used to be no job. We had it so good!" Ali Wong (American stand-up comedian, 1982-)

"The suffragettes were triumphant. Woman's place was in the gaol." Caryl Brahms (critic and journalist, 1901-82) and S. J. Simon (author and journalist, 1904-48)

A good part – and definitely the most fun part – of being a feminist is about frightening men. Julie Burchill (English journalist and writer, 1960-)

"The feminist movement seems to have beaten the manners out of men, but I didn't see them put up a lot of resistance." Clarissa Dickson Wright (English chef and broadcaster, 1947-)

"God made man and then said 'I can do better than that' and made woman." Adela Rogers St Johns (American journalist, 1894-1988)

"We can't reduce women to equality. Equality is a step down for most women." Phyllis Schafly (American lawyer, 1924-)

"I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute." Rebecca West (English novelist and journalist, 1892-1983)

"The two pillars of feminism are narcissism and entitlement." Mike Cernovich (social-media personality, 1977-)

"Feminism justified female 'victim power' by convincing the world that we lived in a sexist, male-dominated, and patriarchal world." Warren Farrell (American author, 1943-)

Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Feminism

Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to feminism. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.

Funny Themes:

Hilarious Misunderstandings: When People Get Feminism Wrong
- Share amusing stories and examples of people misunderstanding or misinterpreting feminism, highlighting the humor in these situations while clarifying common misconceptions.
Feminist Humor: The Funniest Feminist Memes and Quotes
- Highlight some of the funniest and most clever feminist memes and quotes that use humor to address serious issues, showcasing the wit and creativity in feminist discourse.
Everyday Feminist Fails: Humorous Attempts at Gender Equality
- Explore humorous anecdotes of well-meaning but misguided attempts to promote gender equality, emphasizing the importance of learning and growing from these experiences.

Serious Themes:

The History of Feminism: Key Milestones and Achievements
- Discuss the history and evolution of feminism, highlighting key milestones and achievements in the fight for gender equality and women's rights.
Intersectional Feminism: Addressing Diverse Experiences
- Address the importance of intersectional feminism, which considers the overlapping and interconnected nature of social identities such as race, class, and sexuality in the struggle for gender equality.
Challenges and Opportunities: The Future of Feminism
- Explore the current challenges and opportunities facing the feminist movement, discussing how to continue advancing gender equality in a rapidly changing world.

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