Yes, I identify myself as a feminist, and no, I've never had any problems
being accepted as such by other feminists, even as a disabled person.  The
only problems have been from non-feminists.

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "- Joy -" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 4:10 PM
Subject: Feminism


> Hi guys,
>
> I'm writing a paper for my women's studies class about feminism and
> disability.  Do any of you identify as feminists?  Have you had difficulty
> being accepted within the mainstream feminist movement?  What
> concerns/problems do you think women with disabilities are dealing with
that
> are not considered or adequately dealt with by "normal" feminists?
>
> Feel free to add anything else about your own experience or knowledge,
> whether it's based on books, articles, or stories from friends.  Also, I'd
> appreciate it if you'd forward this to anyone you know who might have
> information.  Sorry for using you guys like this, but this list is such a
> great resource!  There's just not enough material out there on this
topic...
>
> Thanks so much for your help!
>
> ~Joy~