The article “Three Waves of Feminism: From Suffragettes to Grrls” explores the history of feminism. Feminism has evolved over time in waves that have framed the day-to-day scholarship of feminism communication. The article discusses issues of power, gender, and communication. On the other hand, “The Fourth Wave of Feminism: Meet the Rebel Women” by Cochrane Kira presents a different perspective of the history of feminism by suggesting that there is a fourth wave of feminism.
The historical campaign for liberating women across the globe never stopped. The debate about feminism focused on issues such as sexual harassment, body shaming, workplace discrimination, and street harassment (Kira par. 1). In most instances, the activities of feminists were widely characterized by talks, marches, and protests. The first feminism wave focused on achieving women’s voting rights (Sorensen par. 2).
“Personal is political” is a phrase that feminist use to raise consciousness about feminist issues and to encourage women to think about the way gender-based inequality affects them (Kira par. 1). Feminists maintain that the challenges are not individual problems, but collective issues that require political solutions. The second feminism wave unfolded in the late 60s and early 70s. It was largely characterized by radical feminist movements that criticized imperialism and capitalism and agitated for the freedom of women (Sorensen par. 8).
Transversal Politics characterized the third feminism wave. It is widely motivated by less sexism and a confidence associated with having more opportunities. Three Waves of Feminism suggests that the third wave encompassed of girlie, cybergrrl, riot, grrl, and lipstick feminisms (Sorensen par. 15). Kira’s article suggests that rebellious women dominate the fourth wave. The current feminist is defined by modern technological advancements that allow women to create a formidable, reactive, and popular online feminist movement.
Work Cited
Kira, Cochrane. “The Fourth Wave of Feminism: Meet the Rebel Women.” The Guardian. December 10, 2013.Web. February 12, 2016.
Sorensen, Krolokke. Three Waves of Feminism: From Suffragettes to Grrls. June 10, 2005. Web. February 12, 2016.
