1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?
She had thought about some of her own experiences where she had been sexually harassed but continued as if it hadn't happened and got on with life as normal. When she asked other women if something similar had ever happened to them all of them said yes, however none of them did anything about it either as they believed it is normal behaviour, or some felt stupid to report it and it wouldnt be taken seriously.
2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?
It links to the concept of post-feminism as it looks at how women are still facing harassment and a lack of respect in a number of different environments and this happens on a daily basis.
3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?
It was essential to the success of this project as it provided women with a place to feel explain incidents they have faced instead of keeping it to themselves and has offered people a safe place where their voices can be heard and supported. It also helped women across the world to realise that the sexual harassment they are facing isnt acceptable and should not be considered as 'normal'.
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 the feminist movement will continue to grow and there may come a point where it is not needed as much as it is today, however i think it could be a long time until it is not needed at all as harassment is something that can be difficult to eliminate entirely as you cant control the actions of every person all the time. I think that even if it is not required to as much of an extent in the future it is still something that is useful as it provides women with a platform to speak on and
Media Magazine: The fourth wave?
1) Summarise the questions in the first two sub-headings: What is networked feminism? Why is it a problem?
The new fourth wave of feminism is also known as ‘networked feminism’. It aims to tackle social
equality issues found both on, and using, modern technology.
2) What are the four waves of feminism? Do you agree that we are in a fourth wave ‘networked feminism’?
- First wave feminism - the late 19th to early 20th century, main focus on suffrage.
- Second wave feminism - began in the 1960s - 1980s, focusing on the growth of equal pay rights which led to the Equal Pay Act in 1970.
- Third wave feminism - (post feminism) began in the late 90s until 2008, focusing on diversity
- Fourth wave feminism - (networked feminism) 2008 until now, aims to tackle social equality issues, sexual harassment and assault.
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.
Everday Sexism - it was created by Laura Bates so that women could post their own experiences of sexual harassment or assault as she found that almost every woman experienced this on a daily basis. It was created as women usually didnt want to talk about it because they felt ashamed, stupid or like it wouldnt be taken seriously and is considered as something normal to expect in everyday life.
HeForShe - it was set up by Emma Watson and she expresses how gender equality is just as much as issue for males as well as females. She points out that feminism isnt about promoting matriarchy, but promoting solidarity. It is about how gender equality effects people socially, economically and politically and it aims to 'actively involve men and boys in a movement that was originally conceived as "a struggle for women by women".'
FCKH8 - it focuses on the way girls are represented in the modern day and looks at the inequalities that they face, highlighting societies imbalance when it comes to offences.
This Girl Can - Seen as the first fitness campaign. Shows videos and photos of women without the sexual exploitation of women's fitness adverts and doesn't feature 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?
No comments:
Post a Comment