Introduction to Feminism

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

Laura Bates started her program because she realised that the experiences she was having were not isolated incidences and they were common amongst other women, she rightfully believed this was wrong and wanted more women to be able to share their experiences and feel like they weren't alone and had a place to go to where they could see how other women felt and dealt with these situations.

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 disproves the idea that post feminism is currently happening. This is because if women have to fear what could happen to them every time they leave the house because of men then they haven't actually achieved all the goals of feminism as they're not being treated the same as men. 

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

New technology such as social media is key to the development and growth of the project as without social media it wouldn't have reached people globally and would be limited to only a certain audience so her message couldn't be amplified to the level it should be.

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 don't believe so, every time I leave the house I witness a form of sexism and there have been numerous incidents which I've witnessed or had to get involved in where men were making a woman feel uncomfortable which I believe will never change because men are strange. I believe the project is needed not just for women but for men too. Men need to be educated as to why this behaviour isn't normal and how it can impact someone and hopefully some men will be inspired to step in and help in a situation where its necessary and potentially try and educate the man as to why what they're doing is wrong.

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

Networked feminism is driving the new fourth wave of feminism, it is the idea that feminists are using social networks to promote feminist ideas and connect with women across the world to help share heir stories and realise that what is happening is not right. It is a problem as 

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

The four waves of feminsim are: 

First wave-legal rights such as right to vote 

Second wave- equal rights and equal pay

Third wave- post feminism

Fourth wave- Digital feminism 

I agree that were in a fourth wave, the media is flooded with women sharing their experiences and using cancel culture to prevent sexism in the media or expose people for their sexist crimes/acts which is bringing light to the fact that were not in a post-feminist world and feminism is still necessary despite the major improvements made in the past.

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 is a website created by Laura Bates who decided that there was still a need for feminism, people just didn't realise it enough as they saw sexist acts as just a normal thing that happens to everyone so they didn't want to question it. The website helped them realise these things were wrong and needed to be discussed more.

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?