The personal is political for women in politics
Source: Nigerian Tribune
The personal is political” is a popular feminist slogan that emerged in the late 1960s and became central to the feminist movements of the 1970s. This concept fundamentally changed how personal experiences and societal structures were perceived, arguing that personal experiences are often rooted in broader social and political contexts.
Often attributed to Carol Hanisch, a feminist activist who wrote an influential essay of the same title in 1969, Hanisch herself noted that the phrase was coined as a rallying cry during feminist consciousness-raising sessions. These were gatherings where women shared their personal experiences, realizing common patterns that highlighted systemic issues rather than isolated personal problems. This sharing helped uncover the political nature of seemingly personal issues, like domestic labour, childcare, and reproductive rights.
As humans, we are all products of our socialization. Hence, personal experiences often reflect the political structures that we belong to and the ideologies that we project. Personal experiences, particularly those of women, are often shaped by broader social, political, and economic structures. For example, issues like domestic violence, workplace discrimination, and reproductive rights are not just individual concerns but reflect systemic inequalities and power imbalances.
Read here the full article published by the Nigerian Tribune on 1 August 2024.
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The personal is political” is a popular feminist slogan that emerged in the late 1960s and became central to the feminist movements of the 1970s. This concept fundamentally changed how personal experiences and societal structures were perceived, arguing that personal experiences are often rooted in broader social and political contexts.
Often attributed to Carol Hanisch, a feminist activist who wrote an influential essay of the same title in 1969, Hanisch herself noted that the phrase was coined as a rallying cry during feminist consciousness-raising sessions. These were gatherings where women shared their personal experiences, realizing common patterns that highlighted systemic issues rather than isolated personal problems. This sharing helped uncover the political nature of seemingly personal issues, like domestic labour, childcare, and reproductive rights.
As humans, we are all products of our socialization. Hence, personal experiences often reflect the political structures that we belong to and the ideologies that we project. Personal experiences, particularly those of women, are often shaped by broader social, political, and economic structures. For example, issues like domestic violence, workplace discrimination, and reproductive rights are not just individual concerns but reflect systemic inequalities and power imbalances.
Read here the full article published by the Nigerian Tribune on 1 August 2024.
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