1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?
Laura Bates started the Everyday Sexism project because she had been multiply sexually harassed about her look and her body but when she spoke about it, Everyone questioned it as if it was an ideology and wondered why shes making a fuss about it.
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 does advocate the concept of post-feminism as she deliverers her experiences
of feminism to encourage young or old woman to own their rights and body. From this project, woman have become more overpowered since now they walk the streets with whatever they fancy with confidences and no fear. However there are some aspects where feminism is still required due to jobs being more favoured to males rather than females.
3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?
The access to live events and interviews gave the opportunity of the Everyday Sexism project to express what they feel about post-feminism and also to encourage young females to show empowerment. Apps such as twitter, Facebook and Snapchat allowed the Everyday Sexism project to raise awareness.
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?
in todays society, Sexism is quiet equal however this may change due to recession or any other external shocks. In some countries, women are less acknowledged then men therefore in some parts of the world the Everyday Sexism project is still required.
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?
The networked feminism aims to tackle social equality issues found both on, and using, modern technology. 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,
2) What are the four waves of feminism? Do you agree that we are in a fourth wave ‘networked feminism’?
The first wave mainly focuses on suffrage. the second wave was for equal rights and equal pay, the third wave is often identified as post-feminism and the fourth wave is known as the networked feminism. Yes i do agree with the fourth wave since feminism still occurs till this very day therefore using the use of modern technology encourages others to show equality amongst each other. Also it raises awareness for female rights which is needed.
3) Focus on the examples in the article. Write a 100-word summary of EACH of the following: Everyday Sexism, HeForShe, FCKH8 campaign, This Girl Can.
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 the concept of a fourth wave of feminism post-2010 is needed in today's world as it raises awareness and uses modern technology such as twitter or Snap-chat to empower post- feminism.
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