# Feminist Phone Lines The bell hooks Phone Line Calls For a Feminist Intervention By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-hooks-phone-line References: [powderroom.jezebel](http://powderroom.jezebel.com/creeper-asking-for-your-number-give-him-bell-hooks-1590369223) & [feminist-phone-intervention.tumblr](http://feminist-phone-intervention.tumblr.com/) The bell hooks phone line is a Godsend when it comes to relentless, creepy dudes who are determined to get your digits. I don't know a single woman who hasn't had trouble turning down a dude's advances, or given her number out and then immediately regretted it. Sometimes a firm "no" will do the trick; unfortunately, that's not always enough. In that case, the bell hooks phone line will "[P]rotect your privacy while dropping some feminist knowledge when your unwanted 'suitor' calls or texts." This brilliant (and hilarious) [automated line responds to texts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automaticall) with a bell hooks quote. For those of you unfamiliar, bell hooks is a [feminist author and social activist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-friend-max-hate) who writes about the intersectionality between race, capitalism and gender. In the wake of the UCSB tragedy, this line is a strong social commentary on the fact that women are "raised to know it’s safer to give a [fake phone number](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2nd-phone-number) than to directly reject an aggressive guy." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Feminist Phone Lines:** Opportunity to create automated phone lines that respond to unwanted advances with messages of empowerment and education. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Developing automated phone systems with feminist responses can enhance personal safety and promote gender equality. - **Social Services:** Implementing feminist phone lines can provide support and resources for individuals experiencing harassment or unwanted attention. - **Publishing:** Collaborating with feminist authors and activists can create opportunities for spreading awareness and promoting feminist literature through automated phone systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Women-Focused Digital Safety Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-durex-blocker.md) - [Empowering Beauty Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biosil-hotline.md) - [Real-Time Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendher-hotline.md) - [Heiress QSR Advice Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-and-paris-hilton.md) - [Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigender-violence-campaign.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [AI-Inspired Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activity-inspiration-hypeline.md) - [Fun-Filled Holiday Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistmas-hotline.md) - [Grief-Focused Voicemail Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missed-calls.md)