Kristen Schaal Quotes

Why are we not valuing the word 'feminism' when there is so much work to be done in terms of empowerment and emancipation of women everywhere?

I think we should all call ourselves feminists.

My mum fought for feminism in her day so instilled in me the importance of equality. She taught me so much about women.

I deplore the shying away that can go on, within women, from the term 'feminist.' I am, absolutely, all about being a feminist.

I try my hardest to push the point that I am a feminist.

The definition of being a feminist is equality, and if you're not a feminist at this point, then what are you really promoting?

I pray that in the future, no one knows the meaning of women empowerment because we don't need these words.

I think we've come a long way with women's rights, but we've got a long way to go.

I want to empower women.

If we're for one another, we're feminists. The rest is semantics.

The search for human freedom can never be complete without freedom for women.

I've thought about what is an alternative word to feminism. There isn't one. It's a perfectly good word. And it can't be changed.

You can't be a woman and not be a feminist, I don't think. If you care about the world and the world you exist in and your rights.

Equality for women is progress for all.

Feminism is a word that I identify with. The term has become synonymous with vitriolic man-hating but it needs to come back to a place where both men and women can embrace it. It is particularly important for women in developing countries.

I think feminism is about the spirit.

Feminism was about making women's lives less constrained and giving them more choices.

I do consider myself a feminist, yeah. Totally.

Women’s rights are human rights and human rights are women’s rights.

There will never be a generation of great men until there has been a generation of free women.

My nature is feminist. How could you not be a feminist and be alive? The world is full of brilliant, interesting women.

How can you not be a feminist if you have a brain in your head? If you're not a feminist, then you're a problem.

Women's rights are human rights.

We have to give feminism a shot. Out of sheer self preservation, we have to stand aside and let women run the show.

I am a feminist.