Thursday, 3 November 2016

Focus of Practical Investigation

Should we buy / wear "feminist" clothes?

While researching for my investigation, I came across this video by YouTuber Rian Phin. I'm finding within my own research into Fourth Wave feminism there definitely seems to be a duality between its positive impacts, but also, the problematic issues it often arouses. I've found that particular theorists and researchers, such as Rosemarie Tong, are noting that mainstream feminism often focuses on the issues of predominantly white, western women.

This video discussed a range of issues that touch on this; the problem between women, who often call themselves feminists, not understanding their own privilege in comparison to others. A large part of Intersectionality, as stated by Kimerble Crenshaw, is women understanding their personal circumstance in relation to its difference to others. So often this is brushed over and feminism is seen as something predominately one dimensional. "These are women's issues" as opposed to "These are my issues as a woman from X background."

I'm beginning to think now that maybe my practical should investigate the issues around inequality within today's Fourth Wave of feminism. Riot GRRRL zine culture was created by a predominantly white group of women, so how have things changed since then? If Intersectional feminists claim to be more inclusive how are they doing that? Are they doing it that well? I believe this is the line of enquiry my work should be focusing on.



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