About

What does the logo mean?

The logo for Feminist Knowledge is Power is a spotted hyena (scientific name: Crocuta crocuta) holding a torch. This logo was personally designed with intent towards symbolism.

The spotted hyena is a highly matriarchal - and highly intelligent - animal. Females are at the top of their complex social hierarchy, and dominance passes down the alpha female's line to her cubs. Additionally, female hyenas have a "pseudo-penis" as part of their reproductive anatomy, which makes it quite difficult for males to try and mate without the female's full cooperation. This lends the female hyena a de-facto "anti-rape" device and affords her a lot of choice and autonomy in who she decides to mate with. Last but not least, they're viciously efficient predators with a 95% kill rate. Super rad, cool as hell creatures all around.

The torch is a reference to the Greek myth of Prometheus, where the Titan's stolen gift of fire to the humans allowed humanity to finally flourish, in a defiance to the gods' desire for dominance over what they perceived as helpless and stupid beings. Similarly, knowledge - like the gift of fire - empowers women and helps us take control of our own lives in order to thrive. Finally, the phrase "passing the torch" means to transfer knowledge, responsibility, or duty to another generation in the hopes that they will continue the work the previous generation nurtured. I believe the current brand of feminism has dropped the torch that the 2nd Wave feminists of the 70s hoped to pass on. This online library aims to pick up to torch from our 70s sisters, continuing the fight they fought for female liberation with a mind towards our history and an eye towards our future.

Mission

Feminist Knowledge is Power is an online archive / library of free, downloadable feminist books, essays, studies, manifestos, and sticker designs dedicated to providing educational resources, spreading feminist awareness, and raising female class consciousness about oppression.

Want to contribute?

This website is essentially a compilation of all the knowledge and resources about feminism that I have accumulated over the years, for the purposes of providing other women and girls this knowledge to empower themselves as well. If you know a book, study, manifesto, article, etc. that you think would greatly benefit being on this website, just email me with a PDF of your material and I'll be sure to add it in. Feminism is a group effort - let's make this archive a group effort as well.

Why?

When people hear the word "radical" or "radicalized", they think of violence, indoctrination, and hatred. That's not what radical feminism is - the 'radical' in radical feminism means 'root', as in identifying the root of female oppression (patriarchy) and abolishing it in order to have liberation. Unlike liberalism, we do not seek reformation within the current oppressive structure; under a radical framework, we believe there can be no justice under a male supremacist status quo.

I know it can be overwhelming to research such a big topic like feminism, which is why I wanted to create this "one stop shop" where you have a curated, organized archive at your fingertips that you can browse at your own pace. Of course, this website is not and will never be exhaustive, but it's a good starting place if you're wanting to learn more and, I hope, a helpful resource for our older and more experienced feminists too.

Bear in mind that almost all the materials here are in vein with radical feminism (ie The Second Wave feminist movement), which is very different from the feminism that's popular today. You might resonate deeply with one book then vehemently disagree with the other; that's okay. Above all, what's important is that you think critically, ask questions, and reach your own informed conclusions.