Top 10 Feminist Twitter Lists

Published November 02, 2009 @ 09:37AM PT

Well then. Twitter has rolled out yet another popularity tool to keep users addicted to the microblogging platform: Twitter lists.

To me, the lists are useful because they can help organize interest groups, offer a branding structure for companies, offer transparency about who is working with who and drive user generated recommendations that everyone can benefit from.

On the flip-side, these lists can add additional elements of hierarchy to the social media space, which contradicts the purpose of social media in my mind to be the greatest equalizer of information.

Regardless of my qualms, I do want to share some of the feminist Twitters lists being made so we can all continue to elevate women's voices in the online space.

Here are ten of the best female-friendly Twitter lists chosen based on volume of people listed, the creator of the list and objective of the list. It's not a terribly scientific process but tried to use my best judgment.

Just hit "Follow" to add these lists to your profile and click through some of the users to find new people to stay in touch with. Feel free to add additional lists you think should be here in the comments section.

Women In Politics & Technology (@Sairy)

Feminist Inspiration (@Illusionists)

Women, Girls and Feminism (@Glopan)

Feminists (@MeganCarpentier)

Awesome Women (@RandomDeanna)

Feminism (@Radical Feminist)

Allies in Women's Rights (@RevoltRealWomen)

Feminist Resources (@ShelbyKnox)

Black Women in Social Media (@BlogDiva)

Parents and Parenting (@AnnDouglas)

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Your layout is so sappy

Posted by Lola No on 11/02/2009 @ 09:49AM PT
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Sappy? Interesting word choice. Will pass that on...

Posted by Jen Nedeau on 11/02/2009 @ 02:25PM PT
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@MichelleHaimoff/genfem

Posted by Michelle Haimoff on 11/02/2009 @ 09:50AM PT
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Intresting list...

I dont tweet no more but if I did, I'd be checking them out.

Posted by Thomas McHugh on 11/02/2009 @ 02:01PM PT
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Interesting. Besides the list by @blogdiva I would be interested in further analysis on the racial makeup of the lists.

Posted by Prerna Lal on 11/02/2009 @ 09:20PM PT
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Thank you for this list. I love the Twitter List feature but it is tricky to navigate to the best Tweeters. Glad people are putting time and effort into creating thoughtful lists. This tool is barely a week old and already it is changing the way we interact. There is so much potential for empowerment here.

Posted by Nancy Adzentoivich on 11/04/2009 @ 05:17AM PT
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Jen Nedeau is a social media consultant, progressive activist, feminist speaker and writer. She currently lives in New York City, where she works full-time as the Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media. In August 2008, Nedeau was selected to be the Editor of the WomensRights.Change.Org where she facilitates daily discussion about the feminist movement. Additionally, Nedeau volunteers as the Chief Technology Officer for New Leaders Council, a non-profit that offers exclusive training for young leaders. You can follow her on Twitter @HumanFolly or learn more here: www.jennedeau.com.