Introduction to 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?
1) Why did Laura Bates start the Everyday Sexism project?
In one week she was sexually harassed on a bus and everybody ignored it which made her feel like it was her fault, she was catcalled and objectified by two men and was shouted at and catcalled by men driving past her
2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?
Laura says that people said to her that women are equal now so to talk complain about sexism was overreacting but she looked into it and found that in the houses of parliament less than 1 in 4 MPs are women, 18 out of 108 high court judges are women, only 10 paintings at the national art gallery were made by women, only 15% of statues commemorate women, women directed 5% of major films, 50% of chemistry undergraduates are women but only 6% are professors, over 2 women a week are killed by current or former partners, worldwide 1 in 3 women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime. This clearly shows that the goals of feminism have clearly not fully been reached yet.
3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?
Many women from different backgrounds and places were able to come forward and talk about their experiences. Other women felt the same way and were starting to change the idea that this is not a normal everyday thing but a crime. This allowed some women to stand up for themselves but also men to understand what women went through and stand up for them.
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?
Unfortunately I think that the everyday sexism project will always been needed because sexism will always exist, I think with social media women may feel heard and have more courage to speak out and men may also realise how severe the issue is and stand up but you also have a lot of negative and sexist things said about women which a lot of people agree with. For example when Andrew Tate was spreading his sexist thoughts although there were a lot of women and men speaking against his views and feeling more empowered to talk about sexism there was also a lot of people and young people who were mostly men but also some women who agreed with him. I think sexism is also too deeply engrained in certain countries or cultures however this could get better as more people become educated on how serious an issue this is.
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?
Networked feminism 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 of ‘networked feminism’?
First wave: early 20th century, suffragette movement
Second wave: 1960s – 1990s, reproductive rights, abortion, equal pay
Third wave: 1990s – present, empowerment, reclaiming of femininity
Fourth wave? 2010 – ongoing, use of new technology and digital media for activism
I agree and I think that is is easier for women to call out on men and make their voices heard online
2) How does the Everyday Sexism project link to the concept of post-feminism? Is feminism still required in western societies?
Laura says that people said to her that women are equal now so to talk complain about sexism was overreacting but she looked into it and found that in the houses of parliament less than 1 in 4 MPs are women, 18 out of 108 high court judges are women, only 10 paintings at the national art gallery were made by women, only 15% of statues commemorate women, women directed 5% of major films, 50% of chemistry undergraduates are women but only 6% are professors, over 2 women a week are killed by current or former partners, worldwide 1 in 3 women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime. This clearly shows that the goals of feminism have clearly not fully been reached yet.
3) Why was new technology essential to the success of the Everyday Sexism project?
Many women from different backgrounds and places were able to come forward and talk about their experiences. Other women felt the same way and were starting to change the idea that this is not a normal everyday thing but a crime. This allowed some women to stand up for themselves but also men to understand what women went through and stand up for them.
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?
Unfortunately I think that the everyday sexism project will always been needed because sexism will always exist, I think with social media women may feel heard and have more courage to speak out and men may also realise how severe the issue is and stand up but you also have a lot of negative and sexist things said about women which a lot of people agree with. For example when Andrew Tate was spreading his sexist thoughts although there were a lot of women and men speaking against his views and feeling more empowered to talk about sexism there was also a lot of people and young people who were mostly men but also some women who agreed with him. I think sexism is also too deeply engrained in certain countries or cultures however this could get better as more people become educated on how serious an issue this is.
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?
Networked feminism aims to tackle social equality issues found both on, and using, modern technology.
in today’s society is that in the fast-paced world of technological development, feminism can be left
behind.
People still think feminism is suffragettes.
First wave: early 20th century, suffragette movement
Second wave: 1960s – 1990s, reproductive rights, abortion, equal pay
Third wave: 1990s – present, empowerment, reclaiming of femininity
Fourth wave? 2010 – ongoing, use of new technology and digital media for activism
I agree and I think that is is easier for women to call out on men and make their voices heard online
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 - a website where people can share their experience of harassment that they have experienced due to their gender
HeForShe - For men and any genders to speak up and stand with the women who are experiencing sexism and so that they can help fight for gender equality
FCKH8 campaign - A viral video campaign combatting 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?
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 think that we are in a fourth wave even though we are still reclaiming femininity and focusing on empowerment like in the third wave, technology and social media has helped a lot in helping women feel more able to talk about the sexism and harassment that they face almost daily and to see that is is not something that you should just accept and live with but something you should combat and stand up for yourself about. However you could argue that we are in multiple waves or moving backwards as women are still having to fight for their rights and some states in the US banning abortion as well as the reproductive rights website being taken down just after trump was inaugurated. It is also clear that women are not equal in the workplace, America has never has a female president and only 3 female prime ministers compared with 55 men. Women are still being objectified and men may feel more comfortable sexualising women online through anonymous comments or behind a screen but a lot of both men and women now also know the importance of speaking out, combatting and confronting the people who are saying those things. Technology also allows certain cultures or places to see how sexism is wrong which they may not usually be told or even aware about.
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