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'''Jessica Valenti''' (Born ]) is a prominant blogger and ] writer from New York. She received her masters degree in Womens and Gender Studies from ] and has worked for ] Pro Choice America, ], and Ms. Magazine. Her work has been featured in The Guardian (UK), Bitch, and Alternet. | '''Jessica Valenti''' (Born ]) is a prominant blogger and ] writer from New York. She received her masters degree in Womens and Gender Studies from ] and has worked for ] Pro Choice America, ], and Ms. Magazine. Her work has been featured in The Guardian (UK), Bitch, and Alternet. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == |
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Jessica Valenti (Born 1978) is a prominant blogger and feminist writer from New York. She received her masters degree in Womens and Gender Studies from Rutgers University and has worked for NARAL Pro Choice America, Planned Parenthood, and Ms. Magazine. Her work has been featured in The Guardian (UK), Bitch, and Alternet.
Biography
After co-founding the "Real Hot 100," Valenti was named one of Elle magazine's "IntEllegentsia" in April 2007. Her first book "Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism matters" was pubilshed by Seal Press. She is scheduled to appear on the "Colbert Report" on June 5, 2007 to discuss her new book.
In her interview with Salon.com, Valenti discussed her blunt style of writing and activism, by suggesting Feminists have been slow to adapt their message to a changing culture. "Feminists are so used to backlash in the media that we like to stick to the same message. But we've been putting out the same press release for 30 years. We need to change a bit, even if changing it opens us up for more criticism."
Books
- Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters (2007)
Published Articles
- How the web became a sexists' paradise
- Chastity is chic
- "Strident" and proud
- Abstinence Double Standard Threatens Girls' Health
- It's getting hot in here ...
- No fear
- A Good Job Is Hard to Find
- Losing Our Feminist Leader
- Misogyny in our midst