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This blog is made in order to examine and discuss social movements, historical and current, relating to gender and sexuality. A social movements is considered to be promotion of a shared idea or values. This could result in legal efforts and protests, as well as social efforts.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

RIOT GRRRL

It is important to recognize not only the movements that are occurring today, but to also acknowledge those that have catalyzed change and progress in the United States and around the world.

An important and exciting movement that occurred during the 1990s was the RIOT GRRRL movement. It focused on Women's rights, Girl Power, and the fact that women could rule just as hard as men.

The movement was spearheaded in the Northwestern United States in Washington and Oregon with bands like Bikini Kill and Jack Off Jill.

Bikini Kill

Jack Off Jill
Beginning with punk bands, RIOT GRRRL came to symbolize the DIY Feminist movement as well. RIOT GRRRL took over as an iconic counter-culture that shows the intense, raw beauty that is often the product of oppression and inequality. RIOT GRRRL was one of many outlets for females to unleash their creativity and artistic drive while working to attack a misogynistic and patriarchal culture.
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