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I would like to thank everyone at Feministe for allowing me to guest blog here this summer.  It has been an interesting experience, and I have enjoyed the conversations and the exchange of ideas.

This time for my guest blogging stint I decided to focus on privilege, because I feel that it is something that does not get enough attention in the feminist blogosphere.  Many of you asked the question of what do I do, now that I am aware of how the things that I do impact others.

Some solutions involve buying second hand. Never buy new what you can buy used. It removes you from the cycle of exploitation and is wonderful for the environment. When you must buy new, investigate the economic practices of the company in question.  Make sure that your hard earned money is not going to support unfair trade or labor practices.  Try whenever able to support unionized shops. Unions represent the best opportunity for critical changes in the labour market, and the union advantage means that workers are receiving a higher wage.  Try to think of ways that you can produce the items that you need in the home. Before WWII many of the items that we used daily were made in the home, and by returning to that you will once again benefit the environment, as well as remove yourself from harmful labour practices.  Consider participating in micro loans, so that women may start businesses in the so-called third world.  Finally, and this I believe is the most important tip, engage in conversation.  Never discount the value of micro activism. Each person that you share your knowledge with is one less person who is no longer ignorant of the impact that they have.  Stay informed and think critically because everyday actions mean a lot.  You have power and only you can choose how it is deployed.  Never feel overwhelmed by the task at hand because each action no matter how small has great potential to be a revolutionary act.  If you are interested in learning more about how western actions effect so called third world bodies may I humbly suggest checking out Tanglad...she rocks as a blogger and will help you to increase your understanding.

Well once again thank you for having me, and taking the time to make such critical commentary on my posts here.  Please feel free to drop by Womanist Musings where I will continue to post daily about bodies that matter and the ways in which isms interlock with each other.  I can also be found at Feminocracy. Thanks again, and I look forward to reading what you have to say.