Quotes About Feminism

Denying the rights of women and girls is not only wrong in itself; it has a serious social and economic impact that holds us all back.

I'm just so glad that girl power is working in Hollywood.

Hollywood is the definition of sexual discrimination.

When I had a baby, I didn't leave the second floor for six months. I nursed my babies. I was a full-time homemaker. I taught them all how to read before I let them go to school. So I gave them that care in the early life that somehow feminists have been led to believe is demeaning and is not worth the time of an educated woman.

I think a woman's role is not just confined to being a homemaker and have babies, but a lot more.

The bicycle freed 19th-century women from their homes and from their dependence on men. I hope that in Saudi Arabia, the car will do the same.

I think Pussy Riot is amazing. I'm honored that they were inspired by riot grrl, and obviously they're making history around the world.

Women are breaking down barriers, I'm so grateful and honored to be a part of it.

So, obviously, on International Women's Day, we are honoring the achievements of women, but gender equality and feminism cannot evolve in our humanity if we're not bringing our boys and men along.

My love for the female hip hop movement has always been genuine.

With the exception of 'Descent,' that was a very conscious thing to make an action or horror movie that was an all-female cast because I hadn't seen anything like that before.

I could be a housewife... I guess I've vacuumed a couple of times.

A woman is a housewife.

I don't think I'll ever be a housewife.

You only ever see four women leads on TV today in the 'Housewives' shows.

I honestly think that Hef had a lot to do with women making more money and getting better jobs. He's had a huge impact on the entire world, and I think that's for the better.

I started my own zine, and riot grrrl became a huge part of my identity.

Women's rights are human rights.

To me, a feminist belongs in the same category as a humanist or an advocate for human rights. I don't see why someone who's a feminist should be thought of differently.

I am a humanist not a feminist. There's a big difference.

This is a feminist bookstore. There is no humor section.

Do feminists have a sense of humor? Yes.

Can you not see that women could do and would do a hundred times more for the slave, if she were not fettered?

I think there is an enormous appetite for great roles for women. You can see that clearly with things like 'The Hunger Games.'