ON her terms

Language is an ever-changing tool of communication, and as such we will seek to share as specific of an understanding as possible for the terms that are common to our work. While shared understanding is the goal, language and the meaning we assign it will remain a tool for communication and connection and not for determining any one singular form of truth

  • Capitalism is an economic and political system in which property, business, and industry are controlled by private owners rather than by the state, with the purpose of making a profit. (Hannah, 09/25)

  • Feminisms generally refers to movements of advocacy for women’s rights… AND…

    Pre-colonial Families: Around the world displayed a diverse array of gender roles and 

    familial structures. 

    First-Wave Feminisms took place from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century 

    and primarily focused on the recognition of women as humans, and not property. 

    Eugenic Feminisms is the leveraging of racist ideology by white women for the 

    benefit of women's rights. Eugenic Feminism posits that women are the “mothers of the race” and that the fair treatment of white women would benefit white supremacy as a whole.

    Liberal Feminisms work within the existing structure of mainstream society to 

    integrate women into that structure.  

    Second-Wave Feminisms primarily took place in the 1960’s and 70’s and were inspired 

    by the Civil Rights movement.

    Queer Theory became more established in this time, studying gender and 

    sexual practices that exist outside heterosexuality. 

    Radical Feminisms are generally interested in reshaping society altogether, 

    suggesting that the existing systems are inherently patriarchal and that systemic 

    change is required for true liberation.

    Cultural Feminisms believe that men and women have inherently different 

    biology and traits, and that the world would be a better place if women were in charge. 

    Third-Wave Feminisms was primarily a cultural movement beginning in the 1990s for freedom of individual expression - women should choose how to live their own lives. 

    Intersectionality was popularized in 1989 by Kimberle Crenshaw to draw 

    attention to the multitudes of oppressions that people face, and the inadequacy of a singularly-focused movement to address these issues.

    AND MANY MORE 

  • Hetero/Cis-Patriarchy is a system of oppression that dominates children, women, gender-queer, agender, non-binary, two-spirit and trans people for the supremacy of cis-gender straight men. 

  • Intersectionality 

    “There is no such thing as single-issue struggles because we do not live single issue lives.” - Audre Lorde

    “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” -Lilla Watson

    “I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” - Audre Lorde 

  • Management 

    “The conducting or supervising of something”  (Hannah, 09/25)

    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/management

    “The handling or training of a horse: horsemanship”  (Hannah, 09/25)

    https://www.etymonline.com/word/manage#etymonline_v_6769

    Scientific Management: A system of cooperation or democracy that consists of the able person’s taking the lead in giving ‘orders’ in the cases where he is of superior ability, and the others’ submitting: it is the relationship of master and slave, regardless of how otherwise it may be named.” Skudder Klyce, 1911.  (Hannah, 09/25)

    https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/caitlin-c-rosenthal-accounting-slavery-excerpt/

  • Politics (comes from Greek - of the people / for the people) the activities associated with the governance of an area or group.  (Hannah, 09/25)

    In a general sense, it refers to the processes, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or organization, as well as to influence decisions that affect communities and societies.

    From an Anti-Oppressive Lens: The ongoing negotiation and contestation of power, resources, and representation within society. From an anti-oppressive practice perspective, politics involves critically examining and transforming the systems, structures, and ideologies that perpetuate inequality, marginalization, and discrimination. It emphasizes collective action, empowerment of marginalized groups, and the creation of inclusive, just, and equitable policies and practices.

  • White Supremacy is a system of oppression that dominates Black, Brown and Indigenous people, and all people of colour for the supremacy of white people.  (Hannah, 09/25)


  • Governance (comes from Greek - to steer) overseeing the control or direction of something. 

Soon to include:

Pro-choice, Permaculture, Queer, TERF, Therapy, Training, Oppression, Prejudice, Powerm Supremacism, Discrimination, Dominance, Marginality, Privilege, Positionality, Injustice (distributive injustice, procedural injustice, retributive injustice, cultural imperialism, moral and. cultural exclusion), Stigma, Intersectionality, Colonialism