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Doris Zine

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Doris is a personal feminist zine written and edited by Cindy Crabb, who began publishing it in 1991. Its essays and reflections address sexuality, sexual violence, trauma, mental health, recovery, and feminist politics in an intimate first-person style, while also engaging with wider DIY and punk communities. The zine is relevant to readers interested in survivor-centered writing, independent feminist publishing, and candid accounts of experiences often omitted from mainstream media.

help Doris Zine FAQ

When did Cindy Crabb start the Doris zine?

Cindy Crabb began Doris in 1991 as a personal feminist zine. It became an important part of the 1990s girl-zine and DIY feminist movements.

What subjects does Doris discuss?

Doris contains candid writing about trauma, abuse, sexuality, mental health, relationships, and healing. Its personal approach made the zine different from a conventional feminist magazine or political newspaper.

Is Doris considered a Riot Grrrl zine?

Doris is closely associated with the wider 1990s Riot Grrrl and girl-zine culture, but it was Cindy Crabb's independent publication rather than an official Bikini Kill project. Its focus was personal testimony and recovery as much as music or activism.

Is there an anthology of the early Doris issues?

Yes, Doris Book: An Anthology, 1991-2001 collects material from the zine's first decade. The anthology shows how Crabb's personal writing developed alongside the 1990s DIY feminist scene.

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