My second take (after waking up from a long nap! :-P)

When I was in college and grad school, I worked with campus feminist groups;
since both campuses were accessible, access was never an issue.

In dealing with women who aren't feminists, the most common reaction I've
gotten goes along the lines of something like, "Oh really?  I would've
thought your parents would've had something to say about it ( being a
feminist) or "I didn't think you could be a feminist," meaning since I'm
disabled, I'm not supposed to be one. <snort>.  But I get that reaction when
certain idiots learn I'm liberal.  LOL


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~