Feminism in My Life

Even though “Feminism for Everybody” is over 15 years old, Belle Hooks reveals a universal truth that still hold true to today’s feminist movement, “... women could not band together to further feminism without confronting our sexist thinking. Sisterhood could not be powerful as long as women were competitively at war with one another” (Hook 3.)

I agree completely with what Bell Hooks is saying. Not only are harsh words degrading to your own reputation, but speaking out about others can affect how others think of your friends as well. It’s our obligation as females to support one another instead of putting down each other down all the time.

Just this week, I played a football game with thirty five other girls in my grade. When we were out on that field, we forgot about all the unnecessary drama and gossip that happened before the game. We played for each other. We cheered for each other. We left everything we had on the field. When we came together, the outcome was amazing. We were the first juniors in years to beat the seniors. This is the perfect example of how girls must put the past behind us to form a “sisterhood.”

While reading “Feminism for Everybody,” I never thought that her ideals could be applied to me, especially the same day as reading it. Her words and this experience taught me that you accomplish anything with the support of others. Also, that feminist values can be found in everyday life.