The Feminist Gift Guide: For Every Feminist on Your List!

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“Smash the Patriarchy” Mug

For: The super feminine, yet secretly (or not-so-secretly) badass feminist

Price: $13.00

There used to be, and still is, a stereotype that feminists are all basically butch lesbians. When some people hear the word feminist, they think short hair, masculine clothes, and queer identity. For some reason, there are people who still see us as a homogenous group of masculine women. Of course, we know that that’s not true.

Some feminists are butch lesbians, naturally! But the idea that one cannot be feminine and be feminist is outdated and wrong. As bell hooks once wrote, “Feminism is for Everybody.” And luckily, the world is starting to realize that, thanks in part to celebrities declaring themselves feminists. When people like Beyoncé, Emma Watson, and Zooey Deschanel claim a feminist identity, the world’s concept of what a feminist is or looks like broadens.

This mug was designed with the belief that you can be feminine and undeniably feminist at the same time. It juxtaposes an elegant teacup shape and dainty floral lettering, with the bold statement “Smash The Patriarchy,” written in graceful cursive. The design by artist Yara of the Etsy shop ElevateAndFly makes an amazing feminist statement, proving that violently destroying patriarchal norms and a taste for elegant and feminine details are definitely not mutually exclusive. Perfect for the friend who contains multitudes!

She’ll Love It If: Her idea of a fun Friday night involves a bubble bath, Black Mirror, and a cup of tea; she’s stocking her new apartment with cute and kitschy items; she is a complete boss who stomps all over misogyny, but she has an aesthetic so she does so in cute floral flats

Buy It Here: Etsy