Poster - No Means No - We Have the Right to Refuse

No Means No - We Have the Right to Refuse

Feminism as a social and political movement is often traced back to Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), which argued for women’s equality with men. Wollstonecraft criticised the inbuilt discrimination women faced and called for equal access to education and other opportunities. However, long before the 18th century, women across cultures and societies actively resisted patriarchal structures through individual and collective actions, demonstrating that the struggle for gender equality has deep historical roots.

As a social and political movement, feminism has focused on achieving equality in various spheres of life. Key battles have included securing voting rights, property ownership, and access to education; advocating for equal pay and employment opportunities; challenging discriminatory laws and practices; and fighting for rights within marriage, reproductive autonomy, and bodily integrity. Feminists have also fought against sexual harassment, domestic violence, and gender-based violence.

Modern feminism is divided over a range of perspectives and approaches. While there are sometimes strong disagreements among feminists - such as debates over intersectionality, cultural differences, or strategies for change - there is broad agreement that patriarchal systems persist in shaping modern society. Feminists are still resisting patriarchy, fighting for a world where gender equality is realized for all people, regardless of their identity or background.

This is a digitally cleaned up print. The size is A3 (approx. 11.7" x 16.5") and is printed on good quality 170gm poster paper.

Printed by the Radical Poster Collective, UK

The Radical Poster Collective is dedicated to making good quality classic radical posters available at an affordable price. Posters are either digitally cleaned up to remove tears, stains, etc., or completely recreated to be as close as possible to the original.