The word ‘feminist’ has been used and abused so many times now that people can often struggle to see the true meaning and how relevant it is to their lives.
Tonight, the hashtag #Feminist Futures has been trending on Twitter as Irish women express their hopes for a future that includes true equality for women.
The trend was sparked by this tweet by the National Women’s Council Of Ireland and has garnered a MASSIVE response.
What does your #FeministFutures look like? Tweet us and let us know, ahead of our AGM this Thurs! @Emer_OToole @carolmhunt @MaryMcAuliffe4
— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) June 9, 2015
Here are some of the best messages…
When more than 17% of rape cases lead to a conviction and rapists don’t get reduced or lenient sentences #FeministFutures
— Karrie Kehoe (@KarrieKehoe) June 9, 2015
When Irish PR companies stop using models in bikinis on St Stephens Green to sell anything other than swimwear #FeministFutures
— susan harrison (@susanjharrison) June 9, 2015
For young girls to know that they don’t have to stand for the skirt lifting, the boob/bum grabbing and leering from boys! #FeministFutures
— Courtney (@CourtneeeyJ) June 9, 2015
When the seriousness of sexist remarks being casually made is highlighted,there won’t be “oh there she goes again” eyerolls #FeministFutures
— Orla O’Leary (@OrlaaOL) June 9, 2015
I want to walk home, day or night, and not fear for my safety. Not have to analyse footsteps behind me just in case #FeministFutures
— Samantha Cooney (@SamanthaCooney) June 9, 2015
#FeministFutures – To be treated & respected equally. To have control over my body & my decisions for it. To earn an equal wage to a man.
— Leanne Woodfull (@LeanneWoodfull) June 9, 2015
A world without Sidebars of Shame and Who Wore It Best?, with economic, social, political & reproductive justice for all #FeministFutures
— Mary McGill (@missmarymcgill) June 9, 2015
I wish for a future where I have full control over my own body. Make abortion on demand legal in Ireland #feministfutures
— Anita Byrne (@anitambyrne) June 9, 2015
Having bodily autonomy, equal pay, no discrimination against LGBTI people or women of colour, tougher sentences for rape #FeministFutures
— The Anti Room (@antiroom) June 9, 2015
To be treated equally professionally and personally, without your appearance being under constant scrutiny. #FeministFutures
— Siún Ní Dhuinn (@Siuners) June 9, 2015
#FeministFutures when I don’t have to make a weapon from my keys on the way home at night
— Sarah Holland (@VoteHollandSF) June 9, 2015
When people no longer doubt the parenting skills of a man or the leadership skills of a woman #FeministFutures
— Elaine Clancy (@clancyelaine) June 9, 2015
When I’ll be able to have a child and get on in my chosen career without being stigmatized in it #FeministFutures Not hapening anytime soon!
— Chloe Cass (@Bealtaine6) June 9, 2015
When I'll be able to have a child and get on in my chosen career without being stigmatized in it #FeministFutures Not hapening anytime soon!
— Chloe Cass (@Bealtaine6) June 9, 2015
When being like a girl won't be an insult #FeministFutures
— Niamh Ní Caiside (@niamhok) June 9, 2015
#FeministFutures when my words/actions are what I'm judged by,not how sexy/ugly I am;appearances is not leverage to grant privilege/abuse
— Mistress Savant (@MistressSavant) June 9, 2015
I desire an Ireland where the "woman's role in the home" article is changed; no longer treated like a lesser human #FeministFutures
— Meggg (@Megatr0n_xo) June 9, 2015
