With the rise of the annual Women’s March and the #MeToo movement, social media has grown into a platform used to educate, converse and debate about feminism and feminist issues. When approached in the right way, many accounts do a better job educating users on these subjects than you would expect – all while maintaining an active online presence and entertaining their followers. Turning your Instagram feed into something political may not initially sound fun, but with inclusive and interactive accounts like the ones listed below, you’ll feel empowered and ready to conquer the world after scrolling through your feed.
1. @bodyposipanda
Megan Crabbe is a British influencer that uses her platform to educate her followers on feminism and body positivity. She is a best-selling author with her self-help book Body Positive Power: How to Stop Dieting, Make Peace with Your Body, and Live. She recently went on a tour across the U.K. with another influencer, @thevagaggle, where they wrote and performed their own show called “Never Say Diet Club.” Crabbe is an open book that supports self-love and bashes diet culture. Whether it’s a fun dancing video embracing the jiggle, a bada** photoshoot or a serious post sharing struggles, her Instagram feed is all you need to remind yourself of the power that comes with being a woman.
2. @iskra
Australian model Iskra Lawrence has gained quite the following from her inclusivity and body positivity. As a model for Aerie, her photos typically have minimal to no editing. She embraces her curves and stretch marks and promotes her followers to do the same. Recently, she announced her pregnancy with long-time boyfriend Philip Payne, and she shared a heartwarming post about deciding not to share her child’s assigned gender because “that may not be who my child decides to be and it doesn’t feel right to make a big deal about something so personal to them.” This brave declaration solidifies her support for the LGBTQ+ community, just another reason Lawrence’s awareness makes her such a solid feminist influencer!
3. @hannahgoodart
Hannah Good has gained quite the following from her art, primarily from the widespread circulation of her illustrated monthly pep talks, which is how I discovered her myself. Her work is colorful, encouraging and unapologetically feminist. If I had to describe Good and her Insta feed in one word, it would be radiant. Good interacts with her followers, especially through Instagram stories, and posts frequently. We all could use positive and inclusive energy in our feeds, and I believe Good is one of the best options out there for all your feminist needs.
4. @jameelajamilofficial
While you might know Jameela Jamil as “Tahani” from The Good Place (and if you don’t, you need to binge-watch ASAP), Jamil does more than just act. She is an activist that has drawn media attention to the body neutrality movement, where instead of trying to actively love your body, you learn to stop hating your body and grow to respect it without any necessarily strong feelings towards it. While a bit controversial, Jamil no doubt remains honest and true to herself and is willing to do what most will not – admit when she messes up and uses her platform to learn just as much as she educates. She also started the @i_weigh movement, where she promotes inclusivity and encourages followers to weigh themselves by who they are and what qualities they have instead of the numbers on the scale, which is a view on self-acceptance that I am totally here for.
5. @feministvoice
This account is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades. “FeministVoice” shares news, quotes, illustrations and memes all relating to the feminist movement, climate change and the LGBTQ+ community. If you’re looking to dive into the Instagram world of feminism, this account is a good place to start. They repost tons of other feminist accounts, making it an easy segway to finding more awesome people to follow.
6. @bykellymalka
If you’re a feminist plant-person, Kelly Malka’s the illustrator for you. Her illustrations are impressively detailed and often focus on women’s growth and solidarity with one another. I’d say about 95 percent of her illustrations also somehow involve plants. One of my favorite illustrations she does is her “#paradoxdiaries” series, where she focuses on the conflicting feelings and desires most women deal with, such as wanting to support other women’s successes while also fighting the urge to compare yourself to them.
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