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Everyday Sexism
1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?
Laura Bates started the Everyday Sexism Project in 2012 after experiencing sexism herself and realising it was common but often ignored, so she created a platform for people to share their experiences and show how widespread it is.
2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?
The Everyday Sexism Project challenges the idea of post-feminism, which suggests that gender equality has already been achieved. By showing how common sexism still is in everyday life, the project demonstrates that feminism is still required in western societies to address ongoing inequality and discrimination.
3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?
New technology was essential because social media and online platforms allowed people from all over the world to instantly share their experiences. This made the project accessible, widespread, and powerful, helping to highlight how common everyday sexism is.
4) Will there be a point in the future when the Everyday Sexism project is not required? What is YOUR view on the future of feminism?In the future, the project may not be needed if sexism is significantly reduced, but at the moment it remains important. In my view, feminism will continue to evolve and adapt, focusing on different forms of inequality until true gender equality is achieved, but not everyone will all be in agreement.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Media Magazine: The fourth wave?
Read the article: The Fourth Wave? Feminism in the Digital Age in MM55 (p64).
1) Summarise the questions in the first two sub-headings: What is networked feminism? Why is it a problem?
Feminism is often divided into ‘waves’ to explain the cultural context in which they began. The ‘first wave of feminism’ began in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, with a main focus on suffrage. The ‘second wave’ began in the 1960s, campaigning for the growth of equal rights and leading to the Equal Pay Act of 1970, amongst other equality laws. Since the late 1990s, we are believed to have entered the ‘third wave’ (often identified as post-feminism). The new fourth wave of feminism is also known as ‘networked feminism’. it aims to tackle social equality issues found both on, and using, modern technology. Feminism is often divided into ‘waves’ to explain the cultural context in which they began. The ‘first wave of feminism’ began in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, with a main focus on suffrage. The ‘second wave’ began in the 1960s, campaigning for the growth of equal rights and leading to the Equal Pay Act of 1970, amongst other equality laws. Since the late 1990s, we are believed to have entered the ‘third wave’ (often identified as post-feminism). The new fourth wave of feminism is also known as ‘networked feminism’. it aims to tackle social equality issues found both on, and using modern technology.
2) What are the four waves of feminism? Do you agree that we are in a fourth wave of ‘networked feminism’?
The first wave of feminism focused on legal rights, particularly women’s right to vote. The second wave focused on equality in the workplace, education, and reproductive rights. The third wave challenged gender stereotypes and focused on individual identity and diversity. The fourth wave is characterised by digital activism and social media campaigns. I agree that we are in a fourth wave because feminism today is largely organised and spread through online networks.
3) Focus on the examples in the article. Write a short summary of EACH of the following: Everyday Sexism, HeForShe, FCKH8 campaign, This Girl Can.
Everyday Sexism
The Everyday Sexism Project is an online platform where people share personal experiences of sexism. It uses digital media to show how widespread and normalised sexism still is in everyday life.
HeForShe
HeForShe is a UN campaign that encourages men to support gender equality. It uses social media and celebrity endorsements to raise awareness and promote feminism as an issue for everyone.
FCKH8 Campaign
The FCKH8 campaign is a digital activism campaign that challenges sexism and homophobia using provocative language and viral social media content. It aims to shock audiences and spread its message quickly online.
This Girl Can
This Girl Can is a UK campaign that encourages women to participate in sport. It uses digital media and advertising to challenge stereotypes and promote body confidence
4) What is your opinion with regards to feminism and new/digital media? Do you agree with the concept of a 'fourth wave' of feminism post-2010 or are recent developments like the Everyday Sexism project merely an extension of the third wave of feminism from the 1990s?
In my opinion, new and digital media have made feminism easier to share and more visible. I agree that we are in a fourth wave because social media allows people to quickly share experiences and support campaigns like Everyday Sexism, which is different from earlier waves of feminism.
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