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I practice my feminism day to day in various ways: first and foremost, in my work at a feminist organization, I also educate, care for my community, practice radical empathy, read feminist texts and consume feminist media.

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I practice my feminism day-to-day by valuing the care work that my partner and I both perform in our home.

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The biggest challenge by far is the new Trump administration and the attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices.

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Most enriching is seeing my research and mentoring efforts make an impact on the next generation of feminist economists.

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Sometimes it can be very exhausting to deal with people who think they know everything, question things without reason, and are unwilling to listen to me.

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I serve as a strong role model for my older family members, myself, and younger people as a critical, witty, smart, and kind woman in the economics field. I learn about how to improve my feminism by learning from those who serve as positive role models around me, as well.

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I created this with ChatGPT... but sums it up.

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I really love finding words and equations that describe concepts I have already known experientially, both for myself, but also students and friends. It's incredibly validating and eye-opening to the existing paradigms through which we've been taught particular concepts.

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By recognizing the fundamental role my husband has in the upbringing of our son; by valuing all the time, energy and sleepless nights he spends so I can rest and be the main breadwinner. I am proud to say that care work in our home is not a female business.

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At an International Org., working in LatAm, my main challenges are:

i) most govt officials are men and govts are still struggling to integrate gender perspectives in their work and in technical assistance we do with them. For example we struggle to invite women to represent countries in expert meetings (govts end up passing on women-bound invitations to men, so we end up with "manels", not panels);

ii) most of my colleagues that work on research and technical assistance are mainly men and are only beginning to understand the importance of gender analysis in their work;

iii) resistance to the word "feminism" as if it represented tyranny, not equality.

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Apart from my work with research in Fem Econ (by the way, IAFFE was fundamental for me to dive into this world!), during 2024 I was the Gender Focal Point for my office (Intl. Org. in LatAm). Along with a colleague, we produced a Gender Action Plan, organized several activities and at least got the office talking about feminist economics, gender parity and gender mainstreaming. It was very enriching to not only research on Fem Econ or to only discuss the issue among those that think like me, but also plan activities to mobilize others.

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Being nice to my fellow women and teaching my sons to respect women

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The negative attitudes about Feminism especially the perception that feminism is about fighting men

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The added emotional labor.

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Creating space, reflecting, listening.

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Ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute, whether in personal relationships or professional settings. Supporting women and other marginalized individuals in their personal and professional growth.

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Many workplaces, including academia and policymaking, are structured around long-standing patriarchal norms. These systems often resist feminist initiatives, whether it’s introducing gender-sensitive policies, equitable representation, or addressing power imbalances. Advocating for feminist policies or practices can result in being labeled as “too radical” or facing backlash for challenging the status quo. This can lead to professional risks, such as isolation, reduced funding, or being overlooked for opportunities. Practicing feminism often requires emotional labor, from addressing everyday sexism to advocating for marginalized groups. This labor can be taxing, particularly in spaces where feminism is seen as a "side issue."

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One of the most rewarding aspects is advocating for economic systems that prioritize inclusion and equity. Feminist economics recognizes the value of often-overlooked contributions, such as unpaid care work, and advocates for policies that redistribute power and resources more fairly. Being part of this effort is incredibly inspiring. Working in feminist economics is empowering because it involves questioning entrenched systems of power and advocating for more democratic, equitable, and sustainable economic structures. It’s gratifying to contribute to a field that dares to imagine and build a better future.

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being independent; teaching, writing and promoting gender equality

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Upgrading is still a male thing.

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networking, feminist studies, IAFFE activities,

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in sisterhood

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Carole King - You've Got a Friend (Official Audio)

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to fight the mainstream idea of homo oeconomicus

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Manifesto for a Reinassance in Economics - Festival Nazionale Economia Civile

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Oltre i limiti: L’impegno che (ci) trasforma

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to make visible what is often invisible in economics and social sciences

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Creating inclusive spaces in my classrooms, research, and other spaces I spend time in

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I show up!

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Creating inclusive spaces in my classrooms, research, and other places I spent time

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I practice feminism by challenging norms, mentoring women, promoting inclusivity, amplifying voices, and driving intersectional, systemic change through advocacy and research.

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practico mi feminismo escuchando y acompañando

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By trying to facilitate the building of a home and family life that expresses and lives by feminist principles; by continually valuing the care provided for each other; and by critiquing the injustices of an unjust word

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Sharing power!

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I do a lot of therapy XD and make an effort to expand my conciousness of power dinamycs in general and with my loved ones in particular. I try to be aware to de-construct herarquical practices and mandates and build more equal-based relations

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Practicing feminism involves challenging biases, resisting institutional barriers, addressing sidelined perspectives, fostering inclusivity, amplifying voices, and advocating for systemic gender equity.

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I try to support other women

By trying to listen and ask questions

I try to incorporate it in the classroom in a 'natural' way, not only as a specific topic.

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Maculinists are everywhere. We should keep our empathy, listen and try to understand to keep the conversation

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People are unfamiliar with it. It encourages change which many people and most institutions do not favour. It requires bravery, consistence, and creative problem solving. It is hard. It is difficult. Many would choose an easier route...

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That the discipline does not respect women or feminism and that society is retreating into an authoritarian anti-feminist politics.

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Pushback against the term "feminism" in my men-dominated, hierarchical institution

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Nurturing the next generation of feminist economists :)

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It makes me visible. It considers my concerns and others who are like me. It provides me with tools to make sense of issues and concepts which do not make logical sense to me.

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Feminist economics enriches by reimagining systems, valuing equity, amplifying marginalized voices, fostering collaboration, and driving transformative change for justice.

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That I am able to learn about people's lived lives. Also, that what I work on reflects the world as it is while seeking to change it.

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Being a woman is challenging in invisible ways, i.e. male colleagues and students may respect your work less without even being conscious of if. I think this is the biggest challenge of all.

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Great friends and fellow rebels!!

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Dismissal of gender oppression, subtle aggressions

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Trying to be fair, loving and compassionate, at least as much as I can!

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To resist mansplaining, discredit, and indifference in non-feminist spaces, sometimes it gets a little frustrating, and I need to find the strength to try again while being mindful of my work relationships.

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The friends and relationships that come with it, the constant self-knowledge and transformation, and the sense of purpose and vocation I get when I do economics for the sustainability of life :)

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I educate myself, my kids, and my community.

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My biggest challenge is waiting for people to realize that things get better, not worse, when you include the margin.

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Meeting other people who are interested in making a more equitable world.

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Advocacy

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I strive—though I don't always succeed, but I certainly aspire each day—to practice feminism in my daily life through radical care, embracing the role of a feminist killjoy when necessary, and continually seeking to understand how to achieve justice for myself and my community.

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Currently, the most challenging aspect of practicing feminism in my field of work is the lack of spaces to engage with economics without constantly having to justify the use of a gender-sensitive framework.

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I work in civil society sphere and it's challenging for me that many other organizations that implement some gender things often have superficial approach, more liberal and literal, while I'm into more critical and intersectional feminism. It is hard for me to explain my approach and compete for money and recognition. And other thing is that in this high competitive sphere people are often against each other and it's hard to cooperate.

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Mixing approaches in economics: feminists economics + philosophy of economics + history of economics and others

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I stand up for those more vulnerable and less recognized at gatherings and common work / initiatives. I also try to recognize my privileges and openly speak of my position. I try to be compassionate, but straight forward towards more privileged people.

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Advocacy and Inclusion through the work I do

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A lot of resistance and bias

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Seeing the impact and real change happen in the communities I work with

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I practice feminism in my daily life by actively integrating intersectional and feminist principles into my research, leadership, and advocacy work. As a researcher and consultant in digital governance, AI ethics, and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging), I ensure that my work challenges structural inequalities and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities.

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Practicing feminism in the field of technology governance and AI ethics presents several challenges, primarily due to:

The dominance of male-led narratives: The AI and tech policy sectors are often shaped by masculinized and Western-centric frameworks, sidelining feminist perspectives on ethics, accountability, and labor rights.

The resistance to structural change: Many institutions prefer surface-level diversity initiatives (carewashing) over deep, structural transformation, making it difficult to push for meaningful policy shifts.

The co-optation of feminist discourse: Feminist language is often adopted by corporations without real commitment, turning gender equality into a branding tool rather than a systemic goal.

The invisibilization of feminist labor: Much of the work done by women in policy, governance, and tech spaces—particularly in the Global South—is undervalued or excluded from decision-making spaces.

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My work in feminist economics and digital governance is enriching because it allows me to:

Challenge traditional economic assumptions: Feminist economics disrupts mainstream economic models that often ignore unpaid labor, care work, and gendered power relations, enabling a more holistic understanding of social and economic systems.

Bring intersectional insights into AI governance: By applying feminist economic theories to algorithmic decision-making, digital labor, and platform economies, I contribute to shaping more ethical and inclusive AI policies.

Promote alternative governance models: Feminist economics emphasizes collective well-being, cooperation, and sustainability, offering innovative frameworks for governing AI and digital platforms in ways that prioritize social justice.

Center Global South perspectives: Feminist economic analysis allows me to highlight the disproportionate impact of AI, automation, and platform capitalism on women, racialized communities, and workers in the Global South, ensuring that policy discussions address historical and structural inequalities.

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One major challenge is overcoming structural barriers that limit women's participation and leadership especially in finance, climate governance and international development. Resistance to gender-focused approaches in policymaking and economic models also makes it difficult to push for transformative change.

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Feminist economics allows me to highlight inequalities that mainstream economic models often overlook.

It provides a framework to advocate for more inclusive and sustainable development policies that prioritize social wellbeing, equity and environmental sustainability.

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trying to be inclusive and open in all aspects of my life and trying to listen more than speak or overspeak myself.

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Academic marginalization

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The network of wonderful friends/colleagues

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By seeing and valuing the work , physical, social, emotional and cultural, that women and mothers do everyday. Speaking up to acknowledge and appreciate it, seeing where it can be shared.

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People don't see ''what feminism has to do with it.'' There is a very limited understanding about what feminism is, its relevance to economic, development, social justice, meeting organisation, etc.

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It is both scientific and philosophical, and even spiritual.

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A bit old fashion, but that is the way I feel practicing my feminism day to day: being supportive of the women around, a good friend to my friends, preaching by example and tryring to be consistent, avoiding simple answers, questioning myself, learning, thinking, putting action to words...

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My challenge is double: convincing my fellow heterodox progressive economists that engaging in gender-responsive economic theory and policy is a valuable endeavour (they usually think it is a second order concern); and convincing my fellow feminist collegues that there is some valuable technical knowledge to have/master to engage in economic debates. Not sure what of the two is a bigger challenge!

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Feminist economics is my community, my window to the world, where I think, I breathe. I arrived to FE deeply dissatisfied by the economics I was taught, by men in suits. And it has become the way I define myself. It is where I don't feel alone in the times we are living in. It is from where we will build an answer.

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caring

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By listening, centering equity everyday, and supporting others who might need it to the best of my ability.

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the community

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I practice feminism by challenging norms, mentoring women, promoting inclusivity, amplifying voices, and driving intersectional, systemic change through advocacy and research.

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I practice feminism by challenging norms, mentoring women, promoting inclusivity, amplifying voices, and driving intersectional, systemic change through advocacy and research.

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I make sure its part of my work, my community, and how I think about justice in this world.

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As I read the daily news, I constantly wonder about gendered consequences.

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with so much optimism and speaking!

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I try to be aware in the way a talk and how I approach certain topics. It enables me another type of realities

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Sharing resources and insights from/about feminism with colleagues, students, and people around me.

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connecting to people through our gendered experiences and being supportive of them and supported by them

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In caring for others, in my professional and volunteer work, in conversations, in showing up as who I am, even when I am scared.

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By supporting other womenand lgbtq people in their professional activities, participatinig in communities like IAFFE and, of course, being politicaly organized!

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Being intentional with how I raise my new son. And being mindful of practicing what I preach professionally in my local interactions, and how I choose to prioritize my energy to causes from the local to global level.

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I call out gender biases when I see them, support women-led initiatives in real life and on social media, and stay engaged with feminist-leaning books, articles, and discussions to keep learning and unlearning. For me, feminism isn’t just about pushing for big systemic change, it’s also about how I show up in my daily life in little ways, the way I navigate relationships, uplift other women, and make space for different feminist perspectives.

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As a career coach, I support hundreds of women (who work in male-dominated industries) across the African continent to thrive in their chosen careers

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By prioritising care as an ethic, by trying to make the world a little better place to live in through my daily actions. Caring for my friends and rethinking my practices. There is nothing wrong with making mistakes and contradicting yourself, I think that is at the heart of all feminist politics.

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Connecting with young minds, it’s nourishing❤️✨💕

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with my students friends and etc

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En un ejercicio cotidiano de combinar mi trabajo remunerado, el activismo feminista y el cuidado de mi hija.

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I am mindful of feminist principle that is collective care, Mindful of power withing and power over, mindful of self care and justice. I remind myself Feminist principle while engaged with my colleagues but also on my solitude moment. Honesty and being present, seeing and appreciating our co existence.

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Actively challenging intersectional gender oppression in everyday contexts (calling out and correcting sexist, racist, heteronormative and ableist remarks, stereotypes at work/home/community), continuing to learn how to do this better.

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Practicing feminism involves challenging biases, resisting institutional barriers, addressing sidelined perspectives, fostering inclusivity, amplifying voices, and advocating for systemic gender equity.

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In some meetings, whether at the University or in other professional contexts, it is hard to raise feminist issues when everyone else in the meeting has no clue what I am talking about.