Feminism Friday: Riot Grrrls Goals And A Brief Definition Of Riot Grrrl

This was taken from archive.org and the article is located here.

A few of our goals (from RiotGrrrl USA)

-to create grrrl (and boi) unity
-create a rise in all-girl punk bands in the mainstream
-console abused and oppressed women
-send e-mail to companies with sexist commercials and/or campaigns
-to discuss and debate feminist topics
-to support each other
-to make friends and meet people with similar beliefs and interests
-to pass the Civil Right Movement
-EQUAL WORK, EQUAL PAY

What are the Riot Grrrls? Young, alternative, feminist grrls and grrl-friendly boys. We are pro-expression, and pro-androgyny. We are anti-authority, anti-racism, anti-sexism, anti-homophobia, anti-ageism, and anti-fascism. We are not dykes and bitches, although we celebrate rather than shun these qualities. We are grrrls, the epitome of femininity, meaning we celebrate who we are, and deny the mainstream all-American fashionplate girl. We can be individuals and be female, we can be powerful and be female, we can be smart and be female, and we won’t let media and sexism tell us otherwise. We are working for a world free of oppression and discrimination. In Solidarity!

Volunteer to Help Protect Women’s Health!

Planned Parenthood has been a major proponent of Women’s Health rights for over ninety years! They were making sure your Grandma had an opportunity to take care of herself when no one else would. Contrary to popular misconception, PPFA offers way more than access to abortion.

Most major cities have clinics where women have access to checkups, birth control, emergency contraception and other resources. Planned Parenthood is funded by its members and their staff is supplemented by dedicated volunteers.

Check the PPFA in your area to find out about job and volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is not only a great way to get involved in the preservation of women’s health, it shows you appreciate everything the people at Planned Parenthood have done to further the women’s movement. (It looks great on a resume or college application too grrrls)