Outrageous Acts Party Themes

Here are a few ideas for your Outrageous Acts house party on behalf of the Ms. Foundation for Women. We encourage you to make your event a reflection of those things that are important to you and will resonate with your guests. Some people are comfortable hosting an event in their home, such as a potluck supper, others opt for a neighborhood bar or restaurant, and when the weather permits, a few decide to go the picnic route. Make your event as traditional or as outrageous as you dare.

• Outrageous Act or Everyday Rebellion? - During your party, challenge your guests to play this variation of ‘truth or dare’ - they can share an outrageous act that they’ve done in the cause of simple justice or choose from an everyday rebellion of your choice. Record your outrageous acts throughout the party, submit them at outrageousacts.org
• Make it Cultural - There is no rule that says your event can’t be a ‘real’ party! Host your party in a gallery, invite your favorite musicians, poets, spoken word artists and have fun. Just remember to let people know why they’re gathered, present a short program on the Ms. Foundation for Women and ask them to support our cause.
• Celebrate Gloria Steinem’s Birthday - Gloria Steinem will be 75 this year, hence our call for 75 Outrageous Acts in her honor. Hold a birthday party celebrating Gloria, educate others to her work as an organizer and learn about the outrageous acts of the Ms. Foundation. You might include a discussion of where women were B.G. - before Gloria - and where they are now. What’s changed, what hasn’t, what do we need to do to move the issues forward? And…..encourage each person at the party to engage in a specific number of outrageous acts - totaling 75! More on Gloria Steinem Parties.
• Trace Your Feminist Legacy - The women’s movement owes a tremendous debt to previous generations. You might not realize it, but the woman sitting across from you may have marched on Washington, DC in the cause of civil rights, reproductive rights, or another issue that deeply impacts the way we live today. Maybe it’s a brunch, lunch or dinner with colleagues, neighbors, family members or new friends - in honor of this legacy of simple justice.
• Pay it Forward - Many successful women are shaped by an intricate web of formal and informal mentors. These networks offer guidance, support, and access to a variety of professional and personal opportunities. Use your party as a networking vehicle for young women. Share stories, resources and contacts.

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