Charlotte Bunch

“Feminist politics aims to overthrow the most ancient, most fundamental of all hierarchies.”

“We need to understand patriarchy as a system of power that affects us all.”

“Sexual orientation is a human right. It is not a lifestyle choice.”

“The first step is to see that the violence is not random, but is systemic and structured.”

“Human rights are not worthy of the name if they exclude the female half of humanity.”

“Women's rights are human rights once and for all.”

“Violence against women is the single greatest human rights violation on the planet.”

“Feminism is a transformational force, a movement to end all forms of oppression.”

“Lesbian rights are human rights.”

“Theory is not just for the ivory tower; it is a tool for liberation.”

“Change happens through people organizing and working together.”

“The personal is political is not just a slogan, it’s a reality of how power works.”

“The struggle for women's liberation cannot be isolated from the broader struggle for human dignity and freedom.”

“We have to be able to understand how our personal lives are political.”