Welcome to the Feminist Club!

“Feminist Club was started to educate girls in the fundamentals of feminism. We wanted to create a safe place for girls to share and discuss ideas freely, and explore the spectrum of being a girl in today’s world,” said President Ji-Won Ha.

The club gained considerable attention at the Club Fair a few weeks ago with over 140 students signing up.

Ha is the club’s founder as well as an avid feminist.

Ha said, “I think I’m so passionate about feminism because I believe it’s just common sense. Feminism is ultimately about empowerment and knowing what you’re entitled, and I want to help as many people as I can to reach that state.”

Members of Feminist Club will participate in discussions regarding women in today’s society and women in male-dominated fields. Members will also hear guest speakers, mostly women who have made names for themselves in the work force, and participate in self-defense classes.

Ha is an advocate of the idea that feminism is not misandry but gender equality. She hopes to spread the message not only on campus but in the broader community as well.

“We want to reach out to as many people as possible.  We want to spread as much awareness as we can and gain support for this movement.  In the community, we want girls to go out into society with confidence and positivity, and overcome any obstacles they may come across with the tools they’ve acquired from this club and the lessons it has taught,” said Ha.

The Feminist Club meets every second Friday of the month in room A224.