When Feminism Wears Lip Gloss: How Pink Patriarchy Undermines the Fight for Liberation

There’s a version of feminism out there that wears a pussyhat, clutches her pearls, and still calls the manager when a sex worker speaks at a panel. She’s the board member who proudly posts “women supporting women” selfies, yet signs off on policies that systematically exclude trans women, criminalized mothers, and survivors who sell sex just to stay housed. She believes in women’s empowerment—as long as it arrives wrapped in a college degree, a polished LinkedIn profile, and a sworn rejection of OnlyFans.