Handmaids Reception Context

Question 1

When did the third wave of feminism start?

Answer 1

1991-2001

Question 2

What are key features of third wave feminism? (6)

Answer 2

Post-feminism feminism
Invention of intersectionality
Worked to increase women in positions of power
Separation of gender from biological sex
Addressing toxic beauty standards
More openness about what a feminist could look/act like

Question 3

When did fourth wave feminism start?

Answer 3

2008-2021

Question 4

What are key features of fourth wave feminism? (6)

Answer 4

“is queer, sex-positive, trans-inclusive, body-positive and digitally driven” and very racially inclusive
#MeToo = sexual harassment and assault, specifically at work
“holding culture’s most powerful men accountable for their behaviour”
Addressing and correcting the “gender pay gap”
Has more recently returned to the prevalence of violence perpetuated against women (e.g: Sarah Everard)
More of an international, global focus (e.g: the Iranian protest occurring)