introduction to feminism

 Everyday Sexism

1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?

During one week Laura was sexually harassed three times. This had triggered questions and feelings ,so she asked many women  on whether they had endured the same experiences as her and they had all agreed that this was something 'normal' that had happened on a daily, weekly ,monthly basis.

2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?

Post feminism is for young women who are thought to benefit from the women's movement through expanded access to employment and education and new family arrangements but at the same time do not push for further political change and the everyday sexism project presents to the world the challenges women face everyday.

3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?

Women are able to share stories about the things they have experienced whilst staying anonymous. This gives strength to other women around the world to speak up about their experiences.

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?

I believe will always be acts of violence that occur in the world the only thing we are able to do is ensure that we educate others on topics like these,therefore the everyday sexism project will always be required.

Media Magazine: The fourth wave?

1) Summarise the questions in the first two sub-headings: What is networked feminism? Why is it a problem?

Networked feminism is the online coordination of feminists in response to sexist, misogynistic, racist, and other discriminatory acts against minority groups.

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’ 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.

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. 

 All these campaigns are here to allow a greater audience reach help by digital outlets can potentially democratise feminism – and expand our understanding of gender inequalities which can lead to change.

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?

I believe that recent developments like everyday sexism are fourth wave instead of an extension of a third wave.This is because the media and technology in general has had a positively significant impact on the growth of feminism and the understanding of gender inequalities.