Courtney E. Martin: This isn't her mother's feminism

The speaker reflects on their upbringing in a feminist household and their journey to embracing feminism. They discuss the generational challenges of feeling overwhelmed by societal issues and the importance of activism. The speaker emphasizes the value of learning from failure and the influence of their mother and other women in shaping their activism.

What was the speaker's father's reason for resigning from a male-only business club?

• He wanted to start his own club.

• He disagreed with their business practices.

• He believed in gender equality.

• He was moving to a different city.

What event led the speaker to finally embrace the feminist label?

• Watching a documentary.

• Reading her mother's books.

• Attending a feminist rally.

• Hearing authors speak at college.

What is the speaker's view on the role of aesthetics in feminism?

• They are irrelevant.

• They are harmful.

• They are crucial.

• They are secondary.

How does the speaker's feminism differ from her mother's?

• She focuses on patriarchy.

• She emphasizes intersectionality.

• She avoids online organizing.

• She rejects cultural movements.

What does the speaker believe is a key aspect of modern feminist movements?

• Traditional values.

• Cultural hipness.

• Protest marches.

• Individual heroes.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the speaker's generation?

• Lack of education.

• Overwhelming societal issues.

• Limited access to technology.

• Scarcity of job opportunities.

What did the speaker do in response to her feelings of disillusionment?

• She traveled the world.

• She started a new job.

• She wrote a book.

• She joined a protest.

What was the speaker's mother's reaction to her daughter's desperation?

• She encouraged it.

• She ignored it.

• She rejected it.

• She dismissed it.

What common influence did the activists interviewed by the speaker share?

• Their friends.

• Their fathers.

• Their teachers.

• Their mothers.

What does the speaker suggest is important in the face of overwhelming challenges?

• Avoiding risks.

• Embracing paradox.

• Pursuing certainty.

• Seeking glory.