Feminist Coming Out Day

As I was looking for feminist blogs online that that are relevant to our in class discussions I came across one about Feminist Coming Out Day. It intrigued me as soon as I saw it. I had never heard of it before so as I clicked onto the page I was pleasantly surprised at what I found. It deals with feminists all over the world coming out to support feminism. The marked day to do this is March 8, 2011. On the website anyone can upload a picture and write what feminism means to them or what it is they define feminism to be. I really enjoyed reading what each individual had to say, especially what the male feminists wrote. People also answer questions on the blog that ask "why feminism is important, what issues matter to them most, why is gender equality important, and what was their feminism awakening". I think it is great that there is a day designated to "come out" as a feminist no matter which race, gender, or sexual identify one defines them self as. This day gives people who might not typically feel comfortable labeling them self as a feminist a chance to feel support from the entire community and know that they are not a lone in their beliefs. This blog made me feel inspired so I put in a submission with two of my favorite quotes about being a female feminist:


"Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels."  ~Faith Whittlesey

"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 door mat or a prostitute."  ~Rebecca West, "Mr Chesterton in Hysterics: A Study in Prejudice," 
The Clarion, 14 Nov 1913, reprinted in The Young Rebecca, 1982

http://feministcomingoutday.com/