[Speech] THE PERSONAL IS POLITICAL. - Hanisch's Assertion

Intersection of personal and political

Carol Hanisch's phrase "The personal is political" underscored the connection between individual experiences and larger social and political structures. This assertion became a rallying cry for the feminist movement, highlighting how personal issues like domestic violence and reproductive rights are deeply political. Hanisch’s work contributed significantly to the discourse on gender equality and social justice.

Background

1. Carol Hanisch

2. Feminist Activist

3. Essay, 1969