Andrea Hance
Andrea is an activist and educator in New York City. Currently, she works with school and community groups at the New York Tolerance Center attempting to light the flame of cultural understanding. In addition, she involves herself in various projects like Poetic People Power, The Moral Courage Project, Hate in the Hallways and more. Her blog Progressive Plaid looks at issues from an unapologetic progressive viewpoint. In 2002 and 2004, she had the fabulous opportunity to work with street children in Brazil. Her interests include poetry, protesting, travel, creating PowerPoint presentations, modern art and the guilty pleasure of reading Chick Lit novels!
What is Feminism?
I see feminism as the actions and emotions that come with a conviction for equality.
It doesn’t occur in a vacuum, but is in fact fluid and evolves with knowledge and progress. Therefore, varying opinions among feminists are extremely valuable as long as at their root is equality, respect and openness to growth. Feminism and feminists should be celebrated!
What is choice?
I choose to see choice as the ability to decide the direction of your own life. This includes choosing the color of your hair, the activities in which you participate, how/when/if you become a parent, etc. The act of choosing is what allows us to be independent free individuals. It is patriotic to be for freedom of choice!
E-mail Andrea: andrea@feministsforchoice.com
