Representation: Feminism: Fourth wave feminism

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Media Magazine 


1) Summarise the questions in the first two sub-headings: What is networked feminism? Why is it a problem?
Networked feminism is a new wave of feminism that tackles problems found on and outside the internet using the internet, it is a problem as the internet can provide a platform for inequality rather than a platform for marginilised voices.

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

1st wave: Suffragettes movement in the early 20th century
2nd Wave: 1960s-80s
3rd wave: 1990s-2000s- Focussed on reclaiming femininity
4th wave:  2000s-current- Internet age

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 campaign collecting day-to-day experiences of sexism, which raises awareness.
He for she: A programme advocating for men to be more aware and involved in sexism being displayed to women
FCKH8: A campaign that uses provocative language that tackles issues such as inequality, racism and sexism
This girl can: A campaign advocating for women in sports




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?

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