Feminists Don't Wear Pink and Other Lies ― Amazing Women on What the F-word Means to Them

An urgent and inspirational collection of essays by a diverse group of celebrities, activists, and artists about what feminism means to them, with the goal of helping readers come to their own personal understanding of the word.

Feminism has never been more deeply and widely embraced and discussed, but what exactly does the F word mean?

Here, personal stories from actors, writers, and activists explore the contradictions and complications at the heart of the movement. By bridging the gap between feminist hashtags and scholarly texts, these essays bring feminism into clear focus.

Published in partnership with Girl Up, the UN Foundation's adolescent girl campaign, contributors include Hollywood superstars like Saoirse Ronan, activists like Alicia Garza, a founder of Black Lives Matter, and even fictional icons such as Bridget Jones.

Every woman has a different route to their personal understanding of feminism. This empowering collection shows how a diverse group of women found their voice, and it will inspire others to do the same.

Writer, journalist, and blogger Scarlett Curtis is the New York contributing editor at Elle magazine and has had work published in The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, and Vogue. In February 2017 she began writing a weekly column for the Sunday Times Style titled The Generation Z Hit List. A passionate activist, she has also served as the social media director of the UN's campaign "The Global Goals" and currently works with the Un-Idle Collective, an online and offline activism collective for young women.