27 feminist gifts for a more meaningful gift this Christmas
If you're looking for the best feminist gifts for Christmas, you've come to the right place. Whether it's an educational book, slogan t-shirt or a charity gift that gives back to women, this edit of gift ideas will be a hit with your feminist friend or family member.
Because as the title of award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s book suggests “We Should All Be Feminists” - and yes, even in 2022, it’s a statement that still needs to be made. From dealing with public sexual harassment to the fact we're continually fighting for equal pay, every woman in the UK still suffers the effects of sexism and a lack of gender equality. That's why this Christmas, it's time to treat that strong feminist voice in your friendship group, who will always stand up for women's rights, who will always be the first to champion other women and will always point out that the sexist joke you just heard actually isn’t that funny. What. A. Woman.
So, we've rounded up the best feminist gifts to celebrate girl power and the strong female spirit. You can't go wrong with an art print that celebrates strong voices from the feminist movement – such as this downloadable three-piece wall art gift set with powerful quotes from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (who died in 2020), or this Rosa Parks print which references the day she refused to give up her seat for a white man on a bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Or how about a piece of jewellery that alludes to her feminist beliefs? This stunning Dinny Hall pendant necklace features three gemstones in the colours of the Suffragette movement, or there's this Daisy Jewellery Aphrodite necklace. There's also plenty of feminist books that make the perfect gift for feminists – so make sure you bookmark for International Women's Day, too. Happy feminist shopping!
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Feminist accessories
Liberté Egalité Sororité Lambswool Scarf, £90, Not On The High Street
This French motto scarf is the perfect Christmas gift for the feminist in your life (so hopefully, everyone in your life). Hand-knitted in the UK using super-soft lambswool, the scarf also comes in three stylish colourways: dark green and pink (pictured); dark red and pink; and dark red and green.
Feminist gift ideas: wall art
Rosa Parks Civil Rights Poster, from £8.99, Etsy
Available in various vibrant colours and fun fonts, this poster pays homage to Rosa Parks, an African-American seamstress who lived in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white man. When the bus driver repeatedly asked her to move, she said no. When the bus driver threatened to call the police and have her arrested, Parks replied: “You may do that”. Her actions inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott against racial segregation on public transport in the US, marking the foundational event in the civil rights movement.
The print is available in three sizes: A3 (£8.99), A4 (£13.99), and A5 (£19.99).
Feminist book
'Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot' by Mikki Kendall, £8.19, Amazon
An eye-opening read on intersectional feminism, privilege, and the failings of the mainstream movement. Hood Feminism explores how the feminist fight has too often overlooked poor women, Black women and other women of colour – an essential read for any feminist.
Feminist wall art
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quotes 3 Piece Wall Art Set, £14.41, Etsy
This three-piece wall art set comes as an instant printable digital download so you can easily display iconic quotes by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first female Jewish Supreme Court justice who died in 2020. Rest in power, RBG.
Feminist candle
Damselfly Stellar Collection Candle, 40, Harvey Nichols
What's better than a candle at Christmas? A candle at Christmas that calls you a badass bitch, of course. Damselfly are known for their cheeky cult candles, and this one comes with holographic casing and a sweet scent of violet, vanilla, white musk and coconut. The perfect stocking filler for your sassiest pal.
Feminist necklace
Dinny Hall Silver Suffragette Three Stone Scoop Pendant Necklace, £130, Liberty
For a meaningful feminist gift they'll cherish forever, why not try this pendant necklace featuring three gemstones, signifying the three symbolic Suffragette colours? There's violet amethyst for dignity, green peridot for hope and white topaz for purity, suspended from an adjustable sterling silver chain. You can't go wrong with a meaningful piece of jewellery.
Feminist badge
F*k the Patriarchy Cloud Shaped Brooch, £5.90, Amazon
Say it louder with a ‘f*ck the patriachy’ enamel pin.
Feminist t-shirt
Protect Your Daughter, Educate Your Son T Shirt, £15.99, Etsy
Instead of placing the onus of female empowerment and safety on women, it's time we addressed the roof of the issue: misogyny and male violence – making this slogan tee one of the best feminist gift ideas.
Feminist tote bag
Destroy the Patriarchy Not the Planet Feminist Eco Cotton Shopping Tote Bag, £5.99, Etsy
For that friend who loves to smash the patriarchy while saving the planet, this eco cotton tote bag from Etsy would make a great stocking filler or secret Santa pressie.
Feminist gifts: the wall art
Women Can Change The World Print, £20.18, Etsy
We love this print from Etsy - it features just a small handful of women who have changed the world to keep her inspired each day.
Feminist gifts: body vases
Anissa Kermiche Titty Committee Earthenware Jugs, £110, Net-A-Porter
You've likely seen Anissa Kermiche's vases and jugs – inspired by the strong women in her life – all over your Instagram feed, and let's face it, anything with boobs on makes a brilliant gift for your feminist BFF. This pastel pink pair would look perfect with a few sprigs of eucalyptus or some wildflower stems.
Feminist books
53 Women Who Changed The World Book, £5.99, Oliver Bonas
Countless women have had an impact on the world we live in, but many have not had their accomplishments recognised or documented. This book aims to change that by introducing us the 53 unsung heroes of feminism.
Feminist gifts: the bracelet
ROXANNE ASSOULIN Set of Three Enamel & Gold-Tone Bracelets, £300, Net-A-Porter
Roxanne Assoulin's bracelets are joyful and forever popular, elasticated and adorned in brightly coloured beads. This one has is strung with hearts and has the words “Kind” and “Woman" for the feminist in your life.
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Feminist gifts: the jigsaw
Inspirational Women 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, £19.50, Oliver Bonas
This 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle is splashed with hand-drawn illustrations of 54 inspirational and powerful women, from Frida Kahlo to Oprah Winfrey and Jane Austen and more. It can be framed once the recipient has completed it, making it the perfect addition to their wall art collection to boot.
Feminist gifts: charity candle
Lily of the Valley & Ivy Charity Candle, £55, Jo Malone
A charity candle is a great option for a gift that gives back, and this one from Jo Malone will fill their home with beautiful aromas of lily of the valley and heady narcissus. For each candle sold, Jo Malone will donate 75% of the RRP to to Shining a Light on Mental Health Foundation, to help support individuals and families affected by mental health problems.
Feminist gifts: the phone case
POWER Phone Case, £35, Casetify
Not only is this phone case completely bad-ass, but it's 100% compostable, too. Yep: casetify are on a mission to set new eco-friendly standards, and this case is made from plant-based materials that degrade over time. It's also printed with eco-friendly ink, boasts 6.6ft drop protection and is Wireless Charging Compatible.
Feminist gift: boobs candle
MÆGEN Single Wick Deadnettle & Tobacco Scented Candle, £20, MADE.com
Name a more perfect feminist stocking filler than a scented candle with boobs on it. We'll wait.
Feminist gifts: the card game
Great Women Memory Card Game, £8.50, Oliver Bonas
Perfect for the little feminist in your life, this memory game will have them learning about some of the greatest feminists in history. Each card is adorned in beautiful illustrations.
Feminist gifts: the children's book
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History Paperback Book, £7.99, Oliver Bonas
Perfect for the little feminists in your life, this feminist gift will empower from a young age.
Feminist books
The Princess and the Prick: Fairytales for Feminists, £10, ASOS
Your best friend will giggle all the way through this short collection of fairytales, nursery rhymes and books retold through a feminist lense.
Feminist gift ideas: the necklace
Aphrodite Necklace, £99, Daisy Jewellery
A bestseller for Daisy Jewellery, this female bust pendant necklace stands for empowerment, hope and life. The perfect gold necklace for layering with other pieces.
Feminist gift ideas: female form print
Linocut 1 Print by Jazmine Andrew, £50, MADE.com
This female form linocut print – measuring 50 x 70cm – is inspired by the work of Henri Matisse, and would make a thoughtful home decor gift for Christmas.
Feminist wall hanging
'The Future Is Female' Canvas Wall Hanging, £60, Not On The High Street
Say it louder for the men in the back. These wall-hangings are handmade from canvas using Liberty London fabric for the lettering.
Feminist literature gift idea
‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo, £7.64, Amazon
In 2019, Bernardine Evaristo became the first Black woman and the first Black British person to win the Booker Prize with her eighth book, Girl, Woman, Other. In 2021, we awarded her our GLAMOUR Women of the Year ‘Gamechanging Author’ Award. In 2022, if you've got a pal who hasn't read the bestseller Girl, Woman, Other – a compelling story of 12 characters and how their lives intersect over the years – then you absolutely must buy it for them for Christmas. It's an extraordinary book.
Feminist book subscription gift
Books by Women Gift Subscription Card, from £42.75, Rare Bird Books
Rare Bird Books offer 3, 6 or 12 month book subscriptions – simply choose the duration and your recipient can choose between two secret book blurbs (the actual title stays a surprise), selected from a list of best new fiction books by women.
Feminist gift set
Lolu Gift Set, £55, Okiki Skincare
Support a Black-owned beauty brand and buy your feminist loved one this pamper set – featuring a candle, bath salts and face mask powder – from Okiki Skincare, founded by mother and daughter duo Ade and Antonia. Their products are all approved under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme.
Feminist slogan jumper
VAJAYJAY Sweatshirt Grey, £60, Lady Garden
Full profits from the sale of these handprinted ‘vajayjay’ sweatshirts from Black Score x Lady Garden go to The Lady Garden Foundation, a women's health charity raising awareness and funding for gynaecological health.
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