Introduction to feminism

 Everyday Sexism

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

because she realised that many other women experienced sexism but none of them stood up as they thought it was normal

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

As people are fighting back and achieving their goals against sexism, feminism is still required in western societies as people still see these harassments as a norm

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

as other people were able to share their experiences of harassment and be able to tell others also to find out about statistics to show that sexism still exists

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 think that Everyday sexism project may still exist in the future, however it may not be needed or used as much because each year it becomes more equal

Media Magazine: The fourth wave?

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

Feminism is divided into different waves to explain the cultural concept in which they began. As since the 1960s women have struggled to speak up against their experiences and it was seen as a normal thing to do

2) What are the four waves of feminism? Do you agree that we are in a fourth wave of ‘networked feminism’? 

The four waves of feminism are different periods in time to show the waves of feminist standing up to the inequality and harassment. I believe that we are in a fourth wave of networked feminism as although it has slowed down sexism is still happening.

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: project aims to take a step towards gender equality, by proving wrong those who tell women that they can't complain because we are equal.

HeForShe: HeForShe is an invitation for men and people of all genders to stand in solidarity with women to create a bold, visible and united force for gender equality.

FCKH8 campaign:is a for-profit company that was founded in 2010 and sells T-shirts and accessories featuring slogans with a social justice theme.

This Girl Can:It empowers women and girls of all shapes, sizes and sporting abilities by showing them that there is no 'right' way to get active.


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 the new digital media has made it a lot easier for feminists and people to share and acknowledge their experiences allowing them to stand up against the harassment easier and like they are not by themselves. I agree with the concept of fourth wave as different to the 1990s their is much less inequality and harassment compared to then for example better pay for women and more jobs in politics.

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