Activism Log 10

Adam Green
NIna Perez
WST 3015

Activism
The course and our project has come to an end. We met with Nina today to discuss the final presentation and to tie up loose ends regarding the campaign.
The national holiday recognizing Alice Paul has not been signed into law yet. There is still so much work to be done before then. I am proud that we have grated the foundation for this grassroots campaign. At times, it was very tedious. Nontheless, it was fulfilling. I will always be a supporter for Alice Paul Day and continue to tell others about Alice Paul and the Suffrage Movement. As long as I have a facebook, I will continue to disseminate the petition and watch out for that glorious day in history when our work is complete. I believe that there could be an Alice Paul Day in our country really soon!

Reflection
This has been my first experience in feminism. According to Seely, "Feminism is the vision an practice of a truly just society; it is about believing in our worth as women and girls; it is about the opportunity to dream and to see those dreams realizes. It is a movement to have our stories told, our experiences recognized, our bodies protected, our lives values and our voices counted in all levels of decision making and leadership" (Seely 224). The campaign for an Alice Paul National Holiday has a mission to tell the story of Alice Paul and remind us of all the other suffragists and feminists who were brave enough to fight hard for equality in American history.
I believe in the worth of women and girls. I believe that this holiday will affect generations of women, empowering them and giving them a positive history to look back on.
Reciprocity
I have learned how to Fight Like a Girl and be a fearless feminist. Although this work has not been easy, I believe it will be worth it. Teaching those who never knew a thing about the existence of Alice Paul has been rewarding in itself.

Works Cited
Seely, Megan. Fight Like a Girl. New York: New York University Press, 2007. Print.