Postfeminism(s) and the Arrival of the Fourth Wave [electronic resource] : Turning Tides /
Rivers, Nicola.author.
This book addresses the current resurgence of interest in feminism – notably within popular culture and media – that has led some to announce the arrival of the fourth wave. Research explores where fourth-wave feminism sits in relation to those that preceded it, and in particular, how fourth-wave feminism intersects with differing understandings of postfeminism(s). Through accessible and highly topical examples such as the controversial actions of activist group, Femen; the rising phenomenon of ‘celebrity feminism’; or the assumed outdated views of feminists’ associated with previous waves, the relationship between differing concepts of postfeminism(s) is illustrated. By pressing the need for an intergenerational approach to fourth-wave feminism, this book encourages engaging past debates and theorists allowing readers with an interest in the relationship between feminism and popular culture a fuller understanding of feminist theory and providing the opportunity to take stock before diving headfirst into another wave.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Between ‘Postfeminism(s)’: Announcing the Arrival of Fourth Wave -- 3. From Feminist Mothers to Feminist Monsters: Tensions Across the Waves -- 4. Celebrity Feminists: Selling Feminism or Feminism Selling Out? -- 5. Femen: Postfeminist Playfulness or Reinforcing Sexualized Stereotypes? 6. New Media, New Feminism? -- 7. Concluding Remarks: Looking Forward to the Fourth Wave.
This book addresses the current resurgence of interest in feminism – notably within popular culture and media – that has led some to announce the arrival of the fourth wave. Research explores where fourth-wave feminism sits in relation to those that preceded it, and in particular, how fourth-wave feminism intersects with differing understandings of postfeminism(s). Through accessible and highly topical examples such as the controversial actions of activist group, Femen; the rising phenomenon of ‘celebrity feminism’; or the assumed outdated views of feminists’ associated with previous waves, the relationship between differing concepts of postfeminism(s) is illustrated. By pressing the need for an intergenerational approach to fourth-wave feminism, this book encourages engaging past debates and theorists allowing readers with an interest in the relationship between feminism and popular culture a fuller understanding of feminist theory and providing the opportunity to take stock before diving headfirst into another wave.
Communication.
Feminist theory.
Media and Communication.
Feminism.
Journalism.