What is Feminism? Defining Equality and Authenticity

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EVER WONDERED HOW THE DEFINITION OF FEMINISM HAS EVOLVED THROUGH THE LENS OF HISTORY AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE? 🌟 Join us for a deep dive into the intersection of race, gender, and the unsung roles of women in building America. In this insightful discussion, we explore what it truly means to be a feminist and how the history you were taught might be missing some of its most critical figures.

In this video, Jewell Jackson McCabe breaks down the concept of feminism as a quest for co-equal status and the freedom to be authentic. Jewell shares her unique journey from being sheltered from racism in Washington, DC, by the silent generation to navigating the complex social dynamics of New York City in the 1950s and 60s. We discuss the critical formation of the 100 Black Women and why their advocacy was necessary in a movement that often excluded them due to internal racism.

This conversation highlights the hypocrisy of the patriarchy and celebrates the competence and resilience of women throughout history, from the revolution to the modern day.

CHAPTERS

0:00 What Is Feminism And Authenticity
2:15 Growing Up Sheltered From Inequality
4:30 Racism Within the Women's Movement
6:45 The History Of Women In The Colonies
8:30 The Impact Of America's Founding Mothers
10:00 Patriotism And The Hypocrisy Of Patriarchy

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