Feminism

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?
So that both men and women could share their experiences of times where they were treated unfairly

2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?
It proves that we are not in a post-feminine state. Feminism is still required in westers societies because some things like cat calling are still very normalised which is not okay. 

3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?
Many people from around the world are able to connect as the internet is a big thing now which makes things much easier to say and create awareness of.

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?
No. The project will always be necessary as it creates a safe space for those sharing their experiences and allows people to connect to one another as they might've experiences the same things.

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?

It aims to tackle social equality issues found both on, and using, modern technology. Thousands of campaigns, blogs and hashtags have been used to spur on the feminist upheaval. 

Since the 60s feminism has fought to recognise the social struggle of women on a number of different levels. Feminists in 2015 still deal every day with misconceptions and prejudice: the idea that rape or coercive sex may be justified if a woman is wearing provocative clothing,

the huge gender pay gap despite equality legislation, the ubiquitous representations of women as weak and disempowered, to name but a few.

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

I agree because there is a big focus on equal rights

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: men and women's experiences of social inequality
• HeForShe: 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: a viral video campaign combating racism, sexism and homophobia.
• This Girl Can: encouraging women in England to be more 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?

I don't think we are in a post feminist state.