More than flowers for International Women's Day! 8 gift ideas
March 8th is International Women's Day , also known as Feminist Day. On this day, many people demonstrate for equal rights for FLINTA people. In many German states, it's customary to give flowers on this day—but we can all agree that perishable cut flowers aren't a strong statement against the patriarchy, right?
The greatest gift is always support for feminist movements! On March 8th, there are plenty of demonstrations and actions where you can show your solidarity. So, here are eight suggestions for March 8th gifts:
Donate to feminist organizations or companies
Support organizations that promote women's rights, equal rights, or access to education and healthcare. Make these donations on behalf of your partner and tell them about the organizations and campaigns you've supported!
UN Women – Advocates for gender equality and women’s rights worldwide.
🔗 https://www.unwomen.org
Malala Fund – Supports girls’ education worldwide.
🔗 https://malala.org
Women's Global Empowerment Fund – Supports women in poorer regions through education and microcredit programs.
🔗 https://wgefund.org
Equality Now – Fighting against gender-based violence and discrimination.
🔗 https://www.equalitynow.org
Women's Shelter Coordination Association – Supports women's shelters and support services for women affected by violence.
🔗 https://www.frauenhauskoordinierung.de
Feminist books
We're taught far too few facts about feminism in our everyday lives! That's why it's worth reading both classic and modern books about feminist history and current issues. Classics like "Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado-Perez or "The Origin of the World" by Liv Strömquist are always a good addition to your library!
Here are a few more recommendations:
Why We Matter: The End of Oppression
Emilia Roig exposes the patterns of oppression—in love, marriage, universities, the media, the courtroom, the workplace, the healthcare system, and the justice system. She encourages radical solidarity and shows—also drawing on her own family's history—how racism and Black Pride, trauma and Auschwitz, homophobia and queerness, patriarchy and feminism collide.
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Robbed Women: Thinkers, Researchers, Pioneers: The Invisible Heroines of History - by Leonie Schöler
Muse, secretary, wife – there are many names for women whose influence has been erased from history. For whose achievements men received the awards and acclaim: female scientists whose achievements, unlike those of their male colleagues, went unrecognized. Female authors who hid behind male pseudonyms. Or artists who were forgotten in the shadow of their husbands. Historian Leonie Schöler tells their stories in a lively and entertaining way, showing who the women are who have truly advanced our society to this day. And she illustrates the importance of the discussion about participation and visibility. In doing so, it becomes clear: behind every successful man there is a system that empowers him; above all others there is a system that holds them back.
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Toxic Femininity: For a New Feminist Coexistence Hardcover Sophia Fritz
Something feels wrong: When we smile even though we really want to argue. When we ghost our friends because we fear confrontation and want to avoid conflict. When we advocate for feminism but don't trust other women* and instinctively look for their mistakes and weaknesses. What lurks within us, socialized as women, that causes us to repeatedly turn against ourselves and others? In courageous self-examination, Sophia Fritz takes us to where it hurts and shows us a phenomenon whose extent we are only just beginning to understand: toxic femininity. The essay of the hour for all those who long for a new feminist coexistence, by one of the most creative and clear-headed thinkers of the new generation.
Unlearn Patriarchy | Feminist Impulses for Ways Out of Patriarchy Paperback
Even though we now live in the 21st century, patriarchy still reigns. Why the hell is that? And what can each of us personally contribute to recognizing and dissolving these often unconscious toxic structures? This anthology with well-known authors offers support. Defending ourselves against patriarchy is particularly difficult in everyday life. Many things are so familiar to us that we don't even question them. Even avowed feminists repeatedly fall into the same traps. We exclude women through language, follow outdated ideas of a happy nuclear family, including traditional role models. Or we adapt to male-dominated and capitalist structures if we want to be successful in our careers. The contributors to the anthology UNLEARN PATRIARCHY share their experiences and explore their own fatal thought patterns. They show how patriarchal patterns of behavior can be broken across all areas of society, from language and love to work, politics, education, and identity, and how a better life for all becomes possible.
Empowering Clothing & Accessories/ Clothing from Feminist Brands
For International Women's Day, support small brands run by FLINTA* people or something that explicitly works with feminist motifs and statements.
Here are a few brands for you:
Equal Rebels
NAFALI
ManduTrap
PROUD
RITA ROW
WORON
Tickets for feminist events
Attend a feminist reading, concert, play, or exhibition together that focuses on equality or women's perspectives
Art by feminist artists
Whether posters, postcards or sculptures – support artists who express feminist themes in their art.
Sustainable & fair self-care products
For example, give away period underwear, natural cosmetics from women-owned businesses, or massage oils from feminist brands.
Self-empowerment workshop or course
From self-defense courses to workshops on financial independence – give the gift of knowledge and empowerment!
Products for sexual self-determination.
Most products were actually developed for the male body; it was only brands like Satisfyer and Womaniser that focused more on the female gender! Finding a gift of your own that will make FLINTA* feel empowered in your community is a great and communicative task!
But it's also worth investing in unusual toys; there are plenty to discover, from fantasy dildos to strap-ons and grinders!
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