Why Do We Need Feminism! What is feminism? Is it a movement? A mindset? A way of life? I think it’s all of these things and more.

Women have been opressed for as long as we can remember. So when I say it’s all of those things and more, I mean it is a historically pending revolution. From being granted the right to vote, to own land and to make our own choices about our bodies are just examples of how fundamental our fight is. There has been progress- there is no doubt – but we have to acknowledge that this isn’t even close to an appropriate amount.


Can you honestly tell me you feel safe going for a jog at dawn? How about wearing pink to work? Do you feel like you have to choose between family and career? And between being a ‘lady’ or an outcast? 
The truth is the answer to these questions and so many more is clear for nearly every woman on this planet. And this exemplifies the seriousness with which we say ‘We are not in an equal world. We are far from one,’.
The fight is not won, but it has been on a while- quite a while – which is why we bring up one simple but effective way to push through for an equal world.

Remind yourself an those around you Why We Need Feminism: Why do I need it? Why does my sister? Or my queer friend? Or my Asian colleague? Why do we, as a world, require feminism in order to progress?


It is, thus, our honor, at MilkshakeFromMars, to introduce to you our panel: Why we need feminism. Our panelists are joining us from all over the world and talking about why they need feminism.
1. Sarah Grass: Edmonton, Canada 
Co-Founder: STEM Sisters (@stems_yeg)
2. Erika Yang: CA, United States 
Founder: MadeHERstory (@madeherstory /madeherstory.com)
3. Sara Muthedath: West Bengal, India 
Co-Founder: PRISM (@prism_gsa_cis)

Sarah Grass: I believe in equality for everyone
Sarah Grass: Edmonton, Canada 
Co-Founder: STEM Sisters (@stems_yeg)
Erika Yang: feminism in the workplace
Erika Yang: CA, United States 
Founder: MadeHERstory (@madeherstory /madeherstory.com)
Sara Muthedath: queer feminism
Sara Muthedath: West Bengal, India 
Co-Founder: PRISM (@prism_gsa_cis)

The Panel.

Why we need Feminism: The Panel

Feminist content we recommend:

Sarah’s Recommendations: Kelly Sue Deconnick (the comic book writer); The Bechdel Cast (the podcast).

Thank you to our panelists for joining us in having this crucial conversation. We urge you to keep this conversation going. It’s imperative for a better, brighter future for all. Reach out to us @milkshakefrommars on Instagram or @Milkshake_Mars on Twitter to let us know your thoughts! 

#smashthepatriarchy 😉

Check out our other panel, STEMinism: a conversation where we discuss the need for representation, empowerment and equality in the STEM fields with scientists from all across the world!

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