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Introduction to feminism: blog tasks

Introduction to feminism: blog tasks


Everyday Sexism

Watch the Everyday Sexism TED talk from Laura Bates (linked above) and answer the following questions:

1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?
Laura Bates founded the Everyday Sexism Project to assist men and women all around the world in sharing their stories of sexism or sexual abuse.

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 is tied to the concept of post-feminism because some people argue that because some feminist goals have been met, feminism is no longer needed. 

3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?
New technology is necessary for a program like Everyday Sexism because without it, many people will have to accept and deal with assault and  sexual harassment on their own.

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 there would be no need for the project Everyday Sexism as people will be more open and aware of harassment and sexual assault and would report without through.


Media Magazine: The fourth wave?

Read the article: The Fourth Wave? Feminism in the Digital Age in MM55 (p64). You'll find the article in our Media Magazine archive here.

1) Summarise the questions in the first two sub-headings: What is networked feminism? Why is it a problem?
People have different goals for what they want to achieve with their feminism project because networked feminism aims to address social equality issues.

2) What are the four waves of feminism? Do you agree that we are in a fourth wave of ‘networked feminism’? 
FIRST WAVE: The suffragette movement- earth 20th century. Women campaigned for the right to vote.
SECOND WAVE: Campaigning for reproductive rights and equal pay - 60s to 90s.
THIRD WAVE: Women receiving more employment opportunities, whilst  reclaiming femininity. 1990's- present
FOURTH WAVE: Using social media and technology for campaigning and activism

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 project was started by Laura Bates back in 2012 as a website which posted examples of sexism that users faced every day. Laura set it up after finding feminism hard to talk about and wanted to be open about sexual harassment. Three years later, Everyday Sexism is one of the most high-visibility feminist digital campaigns, arguably due to its user-generated content.
HeForShe
Watson’s campaign focuses on male support for gender equality. HeForShe, like everyday sexism, used social media platforms to raise awareness of the project. This project has been chastised for appearing to reinforce the stereotype that females must rely on men.
FCKH8 campaign
One of the most popular digital campaigns is the FCKH8 campaign it is a movement focuses on the modern representation of girls and the huge social inequalities they face.

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?
Feminism now has a fresh path due to online activism. Social media has become a powerful resource for organising protests both offline and online and for organising the protests. Twitter outbursts have gained traction, and digital mobilisation has an impact on public opinion and policy.



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