Empowering Women Against Violence
The Fourth Feminist Wave The fourth wave of feminism marks a period where feminists have maximized online platforms to advocate for women’s rights. In particular, social media websites have become safe spaces for activists to express their discontentment with the patriarchy. Emergence of #metoo The #metoo movement remains one of the most profound illustrations of fourth wave feminism. Tarana Burke …
Social media is making it easier for people to share their stories, express support to each other and build strength in numbers. It’s allowing us to raise awareness, educate each other and reduce social stigmas! We live in a digital age where we are connected 24×7. The Internet is our second life and mobile phones an extension of our personalities. …
*Trigger Warning* Topic: Child Sexual Abuse My Story #MeToo My father started molesting me when I was six. It began with him fondling me on his lap, or next to him on the couch. He progressed to coming into my bedroom at night and performing oral sex when everyone else in the house was sleeping. As I got older, he would hit …