We show up to fight racism, anti-black racism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, misogyny, patriarchy, anti-Semitism, because after Donald Trump is out of office, there will still be all those things here.
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It just doesn't make any sense for someone to say, 'Is there room for people who support the state of Israel and do not criticize it in the movement?' There can't be in feminism. You either stand up for the rights of all women, including Palestinians, or none. There's just no way around it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that true feminism must advocate for the rights of all women, including those marginalized by political situations.
In this quote, Linda Sarsour asserts that feminism cannot exist selectively; it must support the rights of all women, particularly those facing oppression, such as Palestinian women. She highlights the fundamental principle that genuine advocacy for women's rights demands solidarity with all groups, rejecting the notion of excluding those who might conflict politically with one's beliefs.
Themes
FeminismWomen'S RightsSolidarityPalestiniansAdvocacy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about intersectionality at feminist workshops.
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