"Part of being a feminist is about advocating for a woman’s right to choose. This right, however, does not imply there is only one choice. For example, my commitment to feminism could only occur once I gave myself permission to also embrace my love of fashion and the colour pink, two things often associated with the patriarchal domination of women. This refusal to choose between traditional femininity and radical feminism allowed for another space to exist: not a space of indecision but rather a space of undeciding. I call this space: Ambivalently Yours."
Ambivolently Yours is a feminist illustrator who uses Tumblr to share her work and her popularity on the website is proof that she is resonating with modern youth. She uses her blog as a platform to discuss feminist issues and question the way aspects of society make her feel. She illustrates her questions or feelings and sometimes those of others she has spoken to.
The typically feminine, but lo-fi aesthetic of her work and her tone of voice/messages contrast with each other and shows the viewer that femininity does not mean weakness. Instead, she embraces the more feminine aspect of her work because it's part of her and she is just as much a feminist of someone who does not regard themselves as feminine. Accepting yourself for who you are and not letting society define you, is a huge part of what A.Y is trying to put across. I think modern feminists are much more concerned about the issue of gender binary and discuss gender fluidity/transgender etc than in the initial wave of feminism.
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