Introduction to Feminism

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

She experienced sexism in public and no one did anything as it was seemed as normal she wanted to go against that and fight that claim as it wasn't normal and it shouldn't happen therefore starting the campaign which allows it to subvert the normalisation of everyday sexism 

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

Yes because women shouldn't be treated like this they should feel safe and they should know that experiencing sexism isn't normal it is terrible. Therefore post feminism isn't a thing because women are still experiencing theses comments and action towards them. So feminism is still required in western societies 

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

It allowed women to express their views which will be seen by everyone making a community where people can all relate and talk about the problems they face themselves Everyday Sexism project allows people to share their views and points to show that sexism isn't normally and it should be called out   

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?

The future of feminism is going to impact the society making a post feminism society as people can see and tell that sexism and gender equality is a big issue and needs to be fixed due to feminism and it will as people are also being educated on gender equality and sexism and are calling it out if they witness it Therefore a post feminism world is certainly possible 

 

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

A network of feminist are people who use social media websites and promote the advancement of feminism using tools such as viral Facebook groups and hashtags. This can be a problem as people who don't like that can say mean comments and use language and verbally abuse them online Creating cyberbullying 

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

First wave: early 20th century, suffragette movement (right to vote).
Second wave: 1960s – 1990s, reproductive rights (pill), abortion, equal pay.
Third wave: 1990s – present, empowerment, reclaiming of femininity (high heels, sexuality etc. See Angela McRobbie's work on women's magazines).
Fourth wave? 2010 – ongoing, use of new technology and digital media (e.g. Twitter) for activism

Yes as people can use twitter and YouTube to express their views and educate other about feminism and what right and wrong 

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 was a project 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, saying: ‘Again and again, people told me sexism is no longer a problem – that women are equal now’. The response she received proved differently, with 50,000 entries of sexist experiences made by December 2013.

He For She campaign led by Emma Watson. In a speech to the UN as a Goodwill Ambassador, Watson's campaign focuses on male support for gender equality, highlighting the fact that feminism is not about promoting matriarchy, but solidarity. Her digital commitment means that you can pledge to help the women’s issue online, and has generated a huge response.

the FCKH8 campaign this movement focuses on the modern representation of girls and the huge social inequalities they face, whilst featuring young girls ‘F-Bombing’ to highlight society’s imbalance when it comes to offences.

This Girl Can campaign, which has been described as the first fitness campaign for women which doesn’t shame or

exclude them, by sharing photos, videos and quotes of women without the usual sexual exploitation of a women’s fitness advert and without body shaming.

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 agree and it is good as it is necessary for the world and people do need to be educated on what's right or wrong as it is really important to know it is also really beneficial to use the digital age to express your views as nearly everybody uses it therefore their is a high chance of people looking at it and reading it giving it a voice