Power of Feminist Narratives: From fragmentation to solidarity

How do we contribute to feminist solidarities? Which narratives are discussed among feminists? Do the narratives we use actually resonate?

What are the implications of further fragmentation among feminists and how might we prevent it? What are the key commonalities for building feminist solidarity within the current gender backlash?

This discussion series on feminist narratives aims to raise awareness of the need for greater unity among feminists. We sometimes do not realise the harm that may be done by excluding groups of people or making the wrong language choices.

Ultra-conservative and fundamental forces are using our (queer, feminist) narratives against us, and employing them as political propaganda.
The feminist movement is the easiest to attack and its opponents are twisting its words in an attempt to deceive the population about topics such as same-sex unions, abortion, transgender rights and women’s rights and to shift the focus away from other burning social issues.

We want to understand how various approaches can contribute to a feminist narrative of solidarity (or any other common vision) by making a concerted effort to understand one another’s struggles, build bridges, and develop a narrative of "distinguished commonality" for a more powerful proactive response.