[Applause] I hated feminism. Every time it came up as a topic, regardless of whether I had 15, 30, or the full hour to prepare, a pit of dread would plant itself deep in my stomach, waiting to sprout just in time for the debate. Competitive debate is every bit as bitter, harsh, and tense as you would imagine.But it is equally as beautiful. If I were to give an analogy, I'd say it's like 4D chess. One, how you make an impression.Two, what you need to prove to win. Three, how you listen. And four, what you ne ...

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[Applause] Okay. Hello everyone. I'm Chrissy.Let me start with a story. Anna Orentus was a woman from Granada, Spain who endured 40 years of domestic violence. Despite reaching out to the police multiple times, she was unable to escape from the domestic violence due to a lack of protections in Spain at that time.In 1996, she finally obtained a divorce, but Spanish law still required her to live with her ex-husband in the same house. On December 4th, 1997, she appeared on the television program where she bra ...

Gender Equality & Feminism - Feminism fights for equality in general, including equal opportunities, salaries, and job offers for women [4] - History has often erased women's roles and contributions, favoring a patriarchal narrative [5] - Women had to publish their works under male pseudonyms to gain recognition [6] - Society undervalues the work women do, including home labor and childcare [8] - Women should have the opportunity to make decisions about their bodies, including reproductive rights [10] Gender Pay Gap & Workplace Inequality - Women often face a gender pay gap, receiving less pay than men for the same or similar work [7] - Society often blames women for prioritizing family and children, hindering their career advancement [14] - Men are easily promoted when they have the status of father [14] Education & Empowerment - In some countries, women are denied proper education, limiting their opportunities [10] - Lack of education limits women's ability to find work and achieve financial stability [12] Domestic Abuse & Justice - Women are victims of domestic abuse [15] - Corruption helps criminals to hide the truth [15]

Social Impact & Inclusion - The talk highlights how ableism impacts various aspects of life, including dating and motherhood [1] - It emphasizes the necessity of including disabled women in the fight for gender equality [1] - The speaker advocates for a more accessible and inclusive world for disabled people through media, publishing, events, and social media [1] Speaker & Advocate Profile - Lucy Webster is an anti-ableism campaigner and writer who covers disability issues for leading publications [1] - She is a prominent advocate on social media and co-founder of Every Body Queer, an events initiative for disabled LGBTQ+ people [1] - Her book, "The View From Down Here," is a memoir and a call for the full inclusion of disabled women in feminism [1]