[Speech] THE PERSONAL IS POLITICAL. - Hanisch's Assertion
The personal is political.
/ðə ˈpɜːrsənəl ɪz pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
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
Carol Hanisch
Feminist Activist
Essay, 1969