MIGRAIN: Introduction to feminism

Everyday Sexism

1- This is because during one week, 18 months ago she was sexually assaulted in public 3 times. This led for her to start to, 'Everyday Sexism Project' so that she could help others who have shared the same experiences as her. 

2- The Everyday Sexism project highlights the ongoing, often subtle, forms of gender discrimination that women face daily, showing that inequality persists despite claims of gender equality. This links to post-feminism, which suggests that feminism’s goals have largely been achieved and that women now have freedom of choice, often downplaying systemic sexism. The project challenges this notion, illustrating that feminism is still necessary in Western societies to address structural and cultural inequalities, not just overt discrimination.

3- it provided a platform for people to share their experiences widely and instantly. Social media and online tools allowed the project to reach a global audience, collect thousands of personal stories, and create a visible, collective record of everyday sexism that traditional media often ignored. Without technology, these voices would have remained scattered and less impactful.

4- It’s possible that one day the Everyday Sexism project might not be needed, if society reaches a point where sexism is genuinely rare, systemic inequality is dismantled, and everyday experiences of discrimination are eliminated. However, in my view, feminism will likely remain important for the foreseeable future. Even in progressive societies, new challenges like online harassment, workplace inequality, or cultural biases emerge, so feminism will need to adapt and continue advocating for fairness, inclusion, and awareness. True equality is a moving target, not a fixed endpoint.

Media Magazine: The fourth wave?

1- Networked feminism refers to feminist activism that uses social media and digital platforms to share experiences, organise campaigns and raise awareness. It is criticised because it can encourage “slacktivism,” expose activists to online abuse, and reduce complex feminist issues to simplified or commercialised messages.

2- The first wave focused on women’s suffrage, the second on legal and social equality, the third on diversity and individual identity, and the fourth on digital activism and online campaigns. I agree we are in a fourth wave because social media has fundamentally changed how feminist ideas are shared and mobilised globally.

3- Everyday Sexism:

An online project where women share experiences of everyday misogyny, showing how widespread and normalised sexism is. It uses digital platforms to turn personal stories into collective evidence.

HeForShe:
A UN campaign encouraging men to support gender equality, made globally visible through social media and celebrity advocacy. It frames feminism as inclusive rather than anti-male.

FCKH8 campaign:
A viral digital campaign that uses shock, humour and celebrities to challenge sexism and discrimination. While effective at gaining attention, it risks oversimplifying feminist issues.

This Girl Can:
A UK campaign promoting women’s participation in sport by challenging stereotypes about female bodies and ability. It uses social media positively but is more institutional than grassroots.

4- Digital media has strengthened feminism by increasing visibility, participation and global reach. While projects like Everyday Sexism share similarities with third-wave feminism, the scale and speed of online activism justify describing post-2010 feminism as a distinct fourth, networked wave.