One thing I take seriously is having a baby. That's part of my feminism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker views raising a child as a serious, intentional act. She frames this personal choice as an element of her feminist identity.
- In plain terms
- She takes having a baby seriously and sees it as part of her feminism.
- What can you take from it?
- View parenthood as a meaningful personal and political choice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define your feminist identity?
- Is parenthood a political act for you?
Another view
Framing childbirth strictly as feminism might alienate those who choose differently.
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