Comments on: An Open Letter from American Feminists

By: Yolanda Carrington

Yolanda Carrington — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:26:31 +0000

But I do think it’s fair to say that white American feminists, while not ignoring Muslim women (and women of color and women in the developing world), are not always the best at engaging with them and listening to them. I include myself in that.

Exactly, Jill. That’s why this woman of color isn’t signing that letter. The day white mainstream feminists start engaging WOC/Muslim women is the day we can have a united front.

By: A Pang

A Pang — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:27:43 +0000

Thanks, Jill.

By: Go Read This : Elaine Vigneault

Go Read This : Elaine Vigneault — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:43:37 +0000

[...] On American Feminism – Jill explains and reacts to Katha Pollitt’s letter. [...]

By: B. Dagger Lee

B. Dagger Lee — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:21:31 +0000

Jill, thanks for your post and your letter. You are a SUPA-STAR! (Molly Shannon-style)

By: Natalia

Natalia — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:35:11 +0000

Dear Jill, your response to Katha pretty much illustrates why I won’t be signing her letter. I think her heart is the right place, but ultimately, she doesn’t speak for me.

I do want to join hands with other feminists. But sometimes, there is that weirdness there. I’m not Muslim, or a WOC, but as a Slav and a representative member of an ethnic group that has been trafficked worldwide – I do get the whole thing of people talking over my head, people talking about me, as opposed to with me.

Then again, the flip-side is, there are people who do get it. I count you among them, Jill.

By: whatsername

whatsername — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:00:51 +0000

I hope she listens to you.

By: Lloyd Webber

Lloyd Webber — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:46:41 +0000

I was just going to say…maybe (white) american feminists should start caring about the multitude of american women of color. After all doesn;t charity begin at home

By: brownfemipower

brownfemipower — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:10:45 +0000

beautiful response.