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#FirstTimeFeminists: An Engagement of Young Females in the Feminist Activist Movement

Abstract

This researched-based, multimedia project attempts to mobilize young women and girls to identify with and become active members of the feminist movement. Feminism is often presented in a negative light and prevents young girls from labeling themselves as feminists for fear of being connected with inaccurate stereotypes. The central questions are: How do the media present feminism to young girls from

grade school to college, and in what ways can they be engaged and inspired to participate in the feminist movement? The main channel to promote the project is through online media. Research was done on history of feminism, the relationship between media and feminism, campaigns and their critiques, as well as the ways in which social media can be used to promote positive change. Information gathered from this research will go toward launching a campaign that will include a homebase webpage containing articles and information on feminist history and news, multiple social media accounts, and an ongoing hashtag initiative. Our hope for this campaign is to shed light on the movement and mobilize others.

Location

Ballator Gallery

Start Date

11-4-2015 1:30 PM

End Date

11-4-2015 2:20 PM

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#FirstTimeFeminists: An Engagement of Young Females in the Feminist Activist Movement

Ballator Gallery

This researched-based, multimedia project attempts to mobilize young women and girls to identify with and become active members of the feminist movement. Feminism is often presented in a negative light and prevents young girls from labeling themselves as feminists for fear of being connected with inaccurate stereotypes. The central questions are: How do the media present feminism to young girls from

grade school to college, and in what ways can they be engaged and inspired to participate in the feminist movement? The main channel to promote the project is through online media. Research was done on history of feminism, the relationship between media and feminism, campaigns and their critiques, as well as the ways in which social media can be used to promote positive change. Information gathered from this research will go toward launching a campaign that will include a homebase webpage containing articles and information on feminist history and news, multiple social media accounts, and an ongoing hashtag initiative. Our hope for this campaign is to shed light on the movement and mobilize others.