Feminism 101: What is Pinkwashing?

Image by Emily Farag.  Pinkwashing is a term with multiple meanings, but most commonly refers to the deliberate appropriation of sexual liberation movements towards regressive political ends. The first use of “pinkwashing” is credited to Breast Cancer Action, an organization dedicated to combating breast cancer at the intersections of social and environmental justice. A riff on … Continue reading Feminism 101: What is Pinkwashing?