Jessica Valenti

writer

Jessica Valenti is a feminist writer and blogger. She is the founder and editor of the popular blog and online community, Feministing.com, and the author of three books: *Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters*, *He's a Stud, She's a Slut and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know*, and *The Purity Myth: How America's Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women*. She is also a co-editor of the anthology *Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power* and a *World Without Rape*. Jessica's writing has appeared in *The Nation*, *The Guardian* (UK), *The American Prospect*, *Ms.* magazine, Salon.com and *Bitch* magazine. She received her Masters degree in Women's and Gender Studies from Rutgers University, where she is now a part-time lecturer. Jessica speaks at universities and organizations across the country on feminism, blogging, and politics.