Millions of people marry every year, among them feminists who want to embrace the ritual but disavow its historical connection to stripping women of their freedom and rights.
This is a tricky, deeply personal balance, one that some critics say is impossible to strike.
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Yet if feminists refused to participate in traditions or institutions that treated women poorly, they couldn’t meaningfully participate in society.
That’s why feminists like Liz Susong have decided to reclaim the act of marriage so that it reflects their values and beliefs.
“The reality is that there are a lot of women and men who are feminists who also choose to get married and plan weddings,” says Susong, editor-in-chief of the feminist publication Catalyst Wedding Magazine. Read more…
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