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And that special day could be Valentine’s Day. But at the moment, there’s so much wrong with how society approaches February 14 th thatI just can’t get down with it. For starters, a lot of the discourse around Valentine’s Day is super heteronormative. This means that it perpetuates the idea that certain kinds of relationships are more Whoever it is, take this Valentine's Day to apologize. It's the best way to show some real, genuine love. This is a feminist move because you are respecting yourself and the other person. Holding The ‘V’ in V-day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina. The V-Day movement originated with productions of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler. To celebrate their 15 th anniversary, they are inviting one billion women and those who love them to rise up this year on Valentine’s Day to end rape culture. 2) Get hooked on bell hooks. Spend time with the lady that birthed you, your sister, even your brothers. Love isn't limited to romantic relationships. Spreading the love on Valentine's Day can be as easy as spending quality VDay isn't just short hand for Valentine's Day anymore. VDay, which happens every February 14, is a global movement that seeks to end violence against women around the world.Find an event near you So when St. Valentine, a priest in Rome, rebelled and arranged marriages in secret, Claudius beheaded him. Luckily for us, it’s now quite acceptable to crack on with Tinder and fight for your beliefs all in one evening. Take Action: Call on World Leaders to Keep Girls in School. There’s no need to lose your head this Valentine’s Day. This year, celebrate V-Day in feminist fashion, without becoming a slave to commercialism. Here are a few ideas for a very feminist Valentine's Day: 1) Scrap the manufactured 'holiday' altogether. Celebrate V-Day instead. Contrary to popular usage, the 'V' in V-Day is not just a derivative of Valentine's Day. V-Day is actually a global activist Don’t worry; you don’t have to plan a detailed itinerary for your date. You can keep it simple and take your other half to dinner—better yet, you both could help cook dinner. 3. Love yourself. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to admire the love of your life: you. And if you don’t love yourself, take this V-Day to change that. This Valentine’s Day, consider what all types of love bring to your life The Robert Indiana sculpture “LOVE” stands in John F. Kennedy Plaza, commonly known as Love Park, in Philadelphia, April 13, 2020. Valentine’s Day is often framed as a celebration of romantic love—grand gestures, candlelit dinners, and perfectly curated moments. But for many women, this holiday feels like just another Children already feel the pressure of gender roles 365 days a year but it is only magnified during the Valentines season. Rather than a day of love, Valentine’s day has become a show of the roles men and women are pressured to take on in this society. Here are some twists to let you have a super feminist Valentine's Day: 1. Plan The Date Night. If you're in a hetero relationship, don't let your guy take charge on Valentine's Day. Pick what you Feminist quotes on Valentine's. Each Valentine's, the search for feminist quotes about romance winds up being harder than it should be. As a celebration of romantic love, today's day highlights how much pressure is put on women to find fulfilment in another person — not exactly the kind of idea that promotes gender equality. Or maybe no matter what you think of Valentine’s Day (or feminism), you’d still enjoy sending some fun cards to your feminist friends or significant other(s) this February 14. Another, newer and sillier Valentine’s tradition occurs each year on the 13th. Called “Galentine’s Day” it was created by Leslie Knope, fictional local government guru on the TV sitcom I like the day after it better, when all the candy is on clearance. I've never been very excited about it, nor do I really want anything more than a "happy Valentine's day". Besides, it's 3 days away from my first date anniversary with my husband so we usually just take advantage of the Valentine's day promotions for a good meal that week. Queer Valentine's Day Card, Feminist Greeting Card, Best Friend Valentine, Gay Lesbian Valentine Card, LGBTQ Valentine's day card (616) Sale Price $4.06 $ 4.06 The Feminist Wire noted that self-love is healing, so make sure you have plenty of it for your feminist Valentine's Day. 3 Donate To A Women's Shelter. GIPHY. Whether you have a boyfriend who needs a reminder of how awesome gender equality is, or a sister who could use a little feminist pick-me-up, there’s a Valentine’s Day card out there for you. The Women’s Center of Greater Lansing is a feminist organization, where we empower each other in the best way possible. What is a feminist Valentine’s Day? For feminists, Valentine’s Day has some problems. It encourages and enhances damaging gender stereotypes. It celebrates the kind of consumerism that can elevate material things over
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