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    Fourth-wave feminism - Wikipedia

    • Fourth-wave feminism is a feminist movement that began around 2012 and is characterized by a focus on the empowerment of women, the use of internet tools, and intersectionality. The fourth wave seeks greater gender equality by focusing on gendered norms and the marginalization of women in society. Fourth-wave feminism focuses on sexual abuse, … See more

    History and definition

    Some feminists argue that in the 1980s conservative figures like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan challenged … See more

    Ideas

    British journalist Kira Cochrane and British feminist scholar Prudence Bussey-Chamberlain describe the fourth wave as focusing on justice for women, particularly opposition to sexual harassment (including street hara… See more

    Intersectionality

    One of the main critiques of past waves of feminism has been the centrality and privileging of the voices of middle class white women in the movement. The concept of intersectionality originates in black femin… See more

    Globally

    Black activist Tarana Burke initially started the MeToo Movement in 2006 to empower victims of sexual abuse. It was not until 2017 that #MeToo gained widepread use, following the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault cris… See more

    Roe v. Wade overturn

    On June 24, 2022, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3, in favor of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization which subsequently overruled the previous landmark Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade as … See more

    Social media

    While previous waves of feminism have encountered such obstacles as rigid sociopolitical structures and a lack of available communication channels, fourth-wave feminists harness digital media as a far-reachin… See more

    Men and the fourth wave

    According to the International Women's Development Agency, feminism is "about all genders having equal rights and opportunities." More than 70% of U.S. fathers take parental leave, but receive less than two w… See more

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