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?

so other women could share their experiences of  experiencing sexism every day.


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

Everyday sexism links to the idea  of post feminisms as most people that men and women have equality  but there are still hidden acts of sexism in  the social norm of the world creating the idea for many women that  feminisms is still needed


3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project? It's essential   as it allow the creation of a website  which allowed all of those story's to be shared and intertwined with each other 


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? 

Yes but it will be when I'm dead in my casket a s these are social changes that will generations  to reprogram habits like these 



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?

 fourth wave of feminism is also known as ‘networked feminism’. it aims to tackle social equality issues found both on, and using, modern technology.

Arguably in the eyes of the law (most) women are equal citizens. It is (at least nominally) illegal to discriminate against people due to their gender. To many people in 2015, this means that women have won what they fought for – although many high-profile women in the arts and media would strongly disagree.


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

The ‘first wave of feminism’ began in the late 19th to early 20thcenturies, with a main focus on suffrage. The ‘second wave’ began in the 1960s, campaigning for the growth of equal rights and leading to the Equal Pay Act of 1970, amongst other equality laws. Since the late 1990s, we are believed to have entered the ‘third wave’ (often identified as post-feminism). 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.

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 sexisms  is that women feel Sexisms' in everyday society.


HeForShe is a movement started by UN Women that calls on guys to get involved in the fight for gender equality

FCKH8 Campaign:mixes humor with serious messages to challenge stereotypes and promote feminism. 


This Girl Can is all about empowering women to get active without worrying about how they look or what others think. 


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  understand the idea of fourth wave feminisms  but it feels  like an extension of third wave  feminism as are aiming for very ground level and everyday societal changes 


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