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Welcome to '''FeministWiki''', a wiki and a digital home for the feminist community.
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Welcome to '''FeministWiki''', a wiki and integrated digital platform for feminism.
 
A wiki is a knowledge-base like an encyclopedia, but managed by the public.  The FeministWiki specializes on feminism, and is managed by feminists and their supporters.  It aims to archive and present information relevant to feminism, and explain feminist perspectives to the reader.
 
Further, the FeministWiki aims to offer a complete integrated digital platform for feminists, with components such as a blogging platform, a discussion forum, a messaging/chat system, private and shared online storage for large files, and more.  You don't need to provide any personally identifying information to become a member, nor do you need to pay; the modest number of users makes the platform cheap to run.
 
There are a few ways to become a member:
* Use the [https://account.feministwiki.org/register.html Registration Request] form to ask for an account.
* Contact an existing member and have them create an account for you by using the [https://account.feministwiki.org/add-member.html Add Member] form.
* Ask for an account by manually contacting technician@feministwiki.org or by messaging an official social media account of the FeministWiki.


''Services: [https://chat.feministwiki.org/ FeministChat] - [https://forum.feministwiki.org/ FeministForum] - [https://mail.feministwiki.org/ FeministMail] - [https://files.feministwiki.org/ FeministFiles] - [https://add-member.feministwiki.org/ Add a member]
Spinster: [https://spinster.xyz/@FeministWiki @FeministWiki] (preferred) <br/>
Twitter: [https://twitter.com/@FeministWiki @FeministWiki] <br/>
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/FeministWiki/ FeministWiki]


A wiki is a knowledge-base like an encyclopedia, but managed by the public.  The FeministWiki specializes on feminism, and is managed by feminists and their supportersFurther, the FeministWiki platform offers an integrated "digital home" for feminists, consisting of a chat, forum, email accounts (''janedoe@feministwiki.org''), per-member and shared file storage, and more.  To become a member, all you need to do is contact an existing member and let them know about your commitment to the feminist cause.  You can also contact the project's technician at [mailto:admin@feministwiki.org admin@feministwiki.org] or [https://twitter.com/FeministWiki @FeministWiki] on Twitter.
Once you are a member, you will be given a username and password with which you can log in to all FeministWiki servicesFor example, to log in to the wiki itself (which you are reading right now), use the small "Log in" link at the top right of the page.


Once you are a member, you will be given a username and password with which you can log in to all FeministWiki services.  If you want more detailed information, you can read the [[FeministWiki:Membership|details about membership]] or [[FeministWiki:Services|details about the services]].  For an introduction to wiki editing, see [[FeministWiki:Help|our small help page]] or the bigger [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki help page].
See the '''[[FW:Welcome|Welcome page]]''' for further information on the FeministWiki, written with new members in mind.


Heads up: '''the FeministWiki needs you'''.  All of the technical infrastructure of the FeministWiki is only useful if there's a community making use of it, and content on the wiki doesn't write itself!  Be bold, don't shy off of asking for membership, and let the community and the world benefit from your added knowledge.  You can become a member even if you have no intention to contribute to the actual wiki; feel free to chat away with other members, discuss matters important to you on the forum, or use the file storage to have a central place to store your favorite information-material on feminism.
Heads up: '''the FeministWiki needs you'''.  All of the technical infrastructure of the FeministWiki is only useful if there's a community making use of it, and content on the wiki doesn't write itself!  Be bold, don't shy off of asking for membership, and let the community and the world benefit from your added knowledge.  You can become a member even if you have no intention to contribute to the actual wiki; feel free to chat away with other members, discuss matters important to you on the forum, or use the file storage to have a central place to store your favorite information-material on feminism.


The project is mere months old and the community is yet in an infantile stage, but with your contribution, it will grow.
== Check out some articles ==
 
=== Notable feminists ===
 
* [[Magdalen Berns]]
 
=== Sex, gender, and trans activism ===
 
* [[Gender]]
* [[Transgender ideology]]
* [[Cisgender]]
* [[Autogynephilia]]
* [[TERF]]
* [[Transwomen in women's sports]]
 
=== Sex industry ===
 
* [[Nordic Model]]
 
=== Black feminism ===
 
* [[Black feminism]]


== What is feminism? ==
== What is feminism? ==


There are a variety of ideological groupings which call themselves feminism, and some of them are in contradiction with each other.  As such, a feminist community cannot possibly support all ideologies that have been labelled feminism.  The FeministWiki is for feminists who adhere to a relatively straightforward and classical interpretation of feminism: the liberation of female people from male supremacy.  This is sometimes called ''radical feminism'' because male supremacy is a radical notion for many people, and its elimination requires radical changes to society.
There are a variety of ideological groupings which call themselves feminism, and some of them are in contradiction with each other.  As such, one cannot support all types of feminism at the same time.  The FeministWiki is for people who adhere to a relatively straightforward and classical interpretation of feminism: the liberation of female people from male supremacism.  This is sometimes called ''radical feminism'' because male supremacism is a radical notion for many people, and its elimination requires radical changes to society.


Male supremacy refers to social and political systems that use stereotypes, myths, discrimination, belittlement, violence, and other means to keep female people down, so male people can exploit them for domestic labor, sexual enjoyment, reproductive work, or even unearned emotional supportWhile male supremacy primarily targets women and girls for exploitation, it also causes collateral damage to men and boys, because it requires them to uphold the myth of male superiority, punishing those who can't or won't fulfill their role.
Male supremacism refers to social and political systems that use stereotypes, myths, discrimination, belittlement, violence, and other means to keep men in power and women oppressed.  Women are then exploited for reproductive and domestic labor, men's sexual gratification, and moreMale supremacism also causes collateral damage to some men and boys.  For instance, effeminate boys and gay men are often targeted with punishment for failing to uphold the myth that men are inherently masculine.


The FeministWiki promotes second-wave feminist literature:
The FeministWiki promotes second-wave feminist literature:


* [https://radfem.org/ Radical Feminist Archives]
* [https://radfem.org/ Radical Feminist Archives]
The FeministWiki is in full support of the Women's Human Rights Campaign:
* [https://www.womensdeclaration.com/ Declaration on Women's Sex-Based Rights]
The FeministWiki recommends Spinster as a feminism-friendly social media platform:
* [https://spinster.xyz Spinster.xyz]


Further, the FeministWiki promotes and stands in solidarity with the following groups and organizations:
Further, the FeministWiki promotes and stands in solidarity with the following groups and organizations:


* [http://lgballiance.org.uk LGB Alliance]: The LGB Alliance
* [http://womensliberationfront.org/ WoLF]: The Women's Liberation Front
* [http://womensliberationfront.org/ WoLF]: The Women's Liberation Front
* [https://feministcurrent.com/ Feminist Current]: Canadian feminist news, commentary, and podcasts
* [https://feministcurrent.com/ Feminist Current]: Canadian feminist news, commentary, and podcasts
* [https://www.rapereliefshelter.bc.ca/ Vancouver Rape Relief]: Female-only rape-relief and women's shelter
* [https://nordicmodelnow.org/ Nordic Model Now]: Educational movement for the abolition of prostitution
* [https://nordicmodelnow.org/ Nordic Model Now]: Educational movement for the abolition of prostitution
* [http://www.spaceintl.org/ SPACE International]: Survivors of Prostitution Abuse Calling for Enlightenment
* [http://www.spaceintl.org/ SPACE International]: Survivors of Prostitution Abuse Calling for Enlightenment
* [https://womansplaceuk.org/ Women's Place UK]: Women's campaigning group scrutinizing gender self-identification
* [https://womansplaceuk.org/ Woman's Place UK]: Women's campaigning group scrutinizing gender self-identification
* [https://pussychurchofmodernwitchcraft.com/ The Pussy Church of Modern Witchcraft]: Lesbian-led Church for Women and Girls
* [https://speakupforwomen.nz/ Speak Up for Women]: New Zealand group opposing gender self-identification
* [https://feministstruggle.org/ Feminists in Struggle - FIST]: US-based female-only radical feminist network


== Who's behind the project? ==
== Who's behind the project? ==


The FeministWiki belongs to the community. However, the technical infrastructure is managed by [[FeministWiki:Technician|the technician]]. The first technician, who set up the infrastructure, is a male computer programmer who goes by the pseudonym "Social Justice Wizard" (humor intended) on [https://twitter.com/socjuswiz Twitter] and [https://medium.com/@socjuswiz Medium]. The technician has no leadership role in the community. She or he is solely responsible for managing the infrastructure, offering technical support, and receiving membership requests.  For now, he also pays the bills (a relatively small sum) needed to run the infrastructure.
The FeministWiki platform is offered to the public by the German non-profit organization '''FeministWiki gemeinnützige UG (haftungsbeschränkt)'''.
 
The FeministWiki g. UG is bound by German law to abide by the following mission statement (translated from German):
 
<blockquote>
1. The company exclusively and directly pursues charitable purposes within the meaning of the section "tax-privileged purposes" of the Tax Code. The purpose of the company is to promote equality between women and men.
 
2. The purpose of the statutes is achieved by operating an online platform called feministwiki.org. The platform serves as an information center on the subject of feminism, as well as a communication platform for people who want to stand up for the rights of women.
</blockquote>
 
The technical infrastructure is managed by [[FW:Technician|the technician]], who also offers user support.  For support, please contact technician@feministwiki.org.


* [[FeministWiki:Todo|Project Todo]]
For legal inquiries please contact info@feministwiki.org or feministwiki@gmail.com.
* [[FeministWiki:TechnicalDocumentation|Technical Documentation]]


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Latest revision as of 15:07, 18 January 2024

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Welcome to FeministWiki, a wiki and integrated digital platform for feminism.

A wiki is a knowledge-base like an encyclopedia, but managed by the public. The FeministWiki specializes on feminism, and is managed by feminists and their supporters. It aims to archive and present information relevant to feminism, and explain feminist perspectives to the reader.

Further, the FeministWiki aims to offer a complete integrated digital platform for feminists, with components such as a blogging platform, a discussion forum, a messaging/chat system, private and shared online storage for large files, and more. You don't need to provide any personally identifying information to become a member, nor do you need to pay; the modest number of users makes the platform cheap to run.

There are a few ways to become a member:

  • Use the Registration Request form to ask for an account.
  • Contact an existing member and have them create an account for you by using the Add Member form.
  • Ask for an account by manually contacting technician@feministwiki.org or by messaging an official social media account of the FeministWiki.

Spinster: @FeministWiki (preferred)
Twitter: @FeministWiki
Facebook: FeministWiki

Once you are a member, you will be given a username and password with which you can log in to all FeministWiki services. For example, to log in to the wiki itself (which you are reading right now), use the small "Log in" link at the top right of the page.

See the Welcome page for further information on the FeministWiki, written with new members in mind.

Heads up: the FeministWiki needs you. All of the technical infrastructure of the FeministWiki is only useful if there's a community making use of it, and content on the wiki doesn't write itself! Be bold, don't shy off of asking for membership, and let the community and the world benefit from your added knowledge. You can become a member even if you have no intention to contribute to the actual wiki; feel free to chat away with other members, discuss matters important to you on the forum, or use the file storage to have a central place to store your favorite information-material on feminism.

Check out some articles

Notable feminists

Sex, gender, and trans activism

Sex industry

Black feminism

What is feminism?

There are a variety of ideological groupings which call themselves feminism, and some of them are in contradiction with each other. As such, one cannot support all types of feminism at the same time. The FeministWiki is for people who adhere to a relatively straightforward and classical interpretation of feminism: the liberation of female people from male supremacism. This is sometimes called radical feminism because male supremacism is a radical notion for many people, and its elimination requires radical changes to society.

Male supremacism refers to social and political systems that use stereotypes, myths, discrimination, belittlement, violence, and other means to keep men in power and women oppressed. Women are then exploited for reproductive and domestic labor, men's sexual gratification, and more. Male supremacism also causes collateral damage to some men and boys. For instance, effeminate boys and gay men are often targeted with punishment for failing to uphold the myth that men are inherently masculine.

The FeministWiki promotes second-wave feminist literature:

The FeministWiki is in full support of the Women's Human Rights Campaign:

The FeministWiki recommends Spinster as a feminism-friendly social media platform:

Further, the FeministWiki promotes and stands in solidarity with the following groups and organizations:

Who's behind the project?

The FeministWiki platform is offered to the public by the German non-profit organization FeministWiki gemeinnützige UG (haftungsbeschränkt).

The FeministWiki g. UG is bound by German law to abide by the following mission statement (translated from German):

1. The company exclusively and directly pursues charitable purposes within the meaning of the section "tax-privileged purposes" of the Tax Code. The purpose of the company is to promote equality between women and men.

2. The purpose of the statutes is achieved by operating an online platform called feministwiki.org. The platform serves as an information center on the subject of feminism, as well as a communication platform for people who want to stand up for the rights of women.

The technical infrastructure is managed by the technician, who also offers user support. For support, please contact technician@feministwiki.org.

For legal inquiries please contact info@feministwiki.org or feministwiki@gmail.com.