Welcome to Undercover Feminist
My name is Kelly Seiler. I'm an electrical engineer working in the defense industry. I realized that there was an undercurrent of sexism present at work... no one person or attitude seemed to be the culprit. I've decided to learn more about feminism to help me better combat sexism without damaging my reputation. I consider myself an undercover feminist. I'm a feminist, but I avoid pointing things out directly.
Recommended Reading
An excellent feminist primer! At 118 pages this one is a quick read, but still jam packed with information. It will change your perspective about what feminism is really about compared to the mass media portrayal.
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While not a strictly feminist read, this books has lots of good tips to consider in an office environment.
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Did you know? Women Got the Vote
90 years ago today women got the vote!!
90 years ago feminists were focused on getting to a place where women were equal on paper. Today we face very different challenges. We’re pretty much equal on paper, but sexism is present everywhere. Women are taught by society to behave in ways that undermine their careers. We’re supposed to be attractive without being sluts, be assertive without being a bitch, do all the housework, and please men. Men are taught that “real men” don’t cry, have a lot of sex, fight, and don’t look gay - ever.
The state of women today is very confusing. On one hand you have CEOs, successful career women, laws against discrimination and on the other you have domenstic violence, “women’s work”, a persistent pay gap, erroding reproductive rights. What to make of it?