Feminisim In The Media 📲 Flashcards
When did women get the vote
1918
When was the equal pay act?
1970
What do liberal feminists want
Equality between men and women
What do Marxist feminists believe
Capitalism is adding to the exploitation of women
What do radical feminists believe
Every aspect of society needs to be looked at and deconstructed/rebuilt. Men are the enemy
Lauzen (2014)
Women are under represented behind the cameras with only 16% of women being directors
Whelehan (2000)
Did a study of men’s magazines and argued that there is “an attempt to override the message of feminism”
Gauntlett (2008) - response to whelehan
Argues that actually mens magazines have more than one message
McRobbie (2005)
Discusses the negative impact of girls magazines causing “normative discontent”
What is the 4th wave of feminism (2000-2010)
Focuses on the importance of technology- women can now have their voices heard, (including women of ethnic minorities)