Feminism, as we know, is a much more inclusive and accepting movement now than when it started off. Today, we not only fight for women’s rights under this movement but also for the rights for all gender identities as well as for multiple vulnerable and non-dominant identities. It is a widespread movement today and has inspired, pushed and changed people’s lives for the better, for some time now.
We all crave for that kind of inspiration daily. We all want something that fuels us, shows how each of us can make the world a better place. So, here’s a list of my favourite Instagram accounts that talk about feminism, inclusivity, body positivity and ecofeminism:
1) Sanskaari Sass
A page full of feminist memes, this page oozes sass and teaches you how to throw some sass at misogynists, the right way. Not just that, Sanskaari Sass talks about politics, body positivity, privilege and much more. The Sanskaari Sass Podcast on Spotify is a really interesting topical podcast that has reached a lot of listeners and helped them get a deeper knowledge about feminism and also learn what the guests on the podcast feel about it.
2) Feminism in India
Smashing patriarchy with every picture, this page is not only inclusive but also a great way to know about different activists. They share insightful quotes and stories of activists who have broken through and disrupted the world of patriarchy. Their posts are very informative, but when it comes to their Instagram stories, they are quite engaging. They have quizzes and ask open-ended questions that get the brain wheels up and running. That way, we don’t just introspect but at the same time, read other people’s viewpoints, which in turn, gives us new perspectives.
3) Feminist Flower Crown
With 38.3k followers, this page is growing very fast. Feminist Flower Crown is very inclusive and talks a lot about unlearning everything we know about the world. They want us to wash off even the hints of patriarchy that have seeped into our pores. With so much to offer, this page will be the daily source of inspiration for you. Not only that, they talk about abuse awareness and conduct question-answer activities for people to answer. One very intriguing thread of theirs was #WhyIDidntReport, which you will find under story highlights of the page.
4) The Blue Dawn
The Blue Dawn is a community initiative and network of support groups created to facilitate accessible mental health services to Bahujans (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Nomadic Tribes, Decriminalised Notified Tribes across religions). Their Instagram page is the perfect window to what they do off social media. They talk about mental health from an inclusive lens. Mental health services in India are not very accessible and affordable and mostly cater to the dominant castes. But with The Blue Dawn in the picture today, that hierarchy is being challenged every day.
5) Libby’s Happy Project
Libby Phillips, an 18-year-old “body-positive warrior”, started this account with the aim of making space a more positive one. She illustrates cute images that speak to and is relatable to a lot of us. She posts these illustrations with positive and wholesome captions that will surely take you a step closer to loving yourself the way you are.
6) Megan Jayne Crabbe
Megan Jayne Crabbe is not only the owner and curator of this page but also the author of the bestselling book ‘Body Positive Power’. She has always been the person to talk about her body, her mental health and feminism openly. Her account is not only colourful but it also makes a lot of women fall in love with their bodies. She has 1.1m followers on Instagram, making her one of the most famous body positive and feminist accounts.
7) Contemporary Womxn On Earth
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Talking about sisterhood, art and ecofeminism, this account has garnered 135k followers. They have a very unique take on contemporary women, and they are very accepting. Not only do they talk about ecofeminism, but they also encourage their followers and #selfhealers to come forth with their stories of hurting and healing. They also talk about how we can bring about change in the way we treat this planet.
These accounts have helped bring about a change. They have pushed people to think outside the gender binary and gender stereotypes. They have made an important contribution to the feminist movement to ensure that it is much more inclusive and accepting. With their initiative and push, people have changed, been inspired and grown.
