Feminism 101: Intergenerational Feminisms

Join us for a discussion of what feminism means to each of us and how we can work together to listen, support, and respect each other.

The movements for women's rights have evolved since the early days of the suffragettes.  Each successive generation has brought attention to different facets of feminism- for example, focusing on domestic violence prevention, equal pay, equality in education, etc.  At this Talking Circle, we'll discuss what feminism means to each of us and work toward of better understanding of all participants. "We need to remember across generations that there is as much to learn as there is to teach."- Gloria Steinem.

“At my age, in this still hierarchical time, people often ask me if I’m ‘passing the torch.’ I explain that I’m keeping my torch, thank you very much—and I’m using it to light the torches of others. Because only if each of us has a torch will there be enough light.”- Gloria Steinem (2014).

The Steinem Sisters Collection champions women’s historical, cultural, and political contributions and strives to provide a welcoming space for women from all walks of life to share their truths. It is composed of “feminist materials,” intersectional works that uphold human and women’s rights and interests in defining and promoting political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes, races, classes, sexual orientations, and genders. The Steinem Sisters Collection has grown to over 900 titles in the ten years since its inception. Regular programming, including book discussion groups and talking circles, aims to highlight the collection and build community. This collection was possible due to a generous donation by The Steinem’s Sisters Collective