Postfeminism(s) and the Arrival of the Fourth Wave

First book to focus on the Fourth Wave
Makes important connections between existing literature around the 3rd Wave and postfeminism and the apparent resurgence of feminist activism

Addresses the current resurgence of interest in feminism particularly within popular culture and media

First book to focus on the Fourth Wave Makes important connections between existing literature around the 3rd Wave and postfeminism and the apparent resurgence of feminist activism Addresses the current resurgence of interest in feminism particularly within popular culture and media Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Nicola Rivers is Lecturer in the School of Liberal and Performing Arts at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.

Klappentext
This book addresses the current resurgence of interest in feminism notably within popular culture and media that has led some to announce the arrival of the fourth wave. Research explores where fourth-wave feminism sits in relation to those that preceded it, and in particular, how fourth-wave feminism intersects with differing understandings of postfeminism(s). Through accessible and highly topical examples such as the controversial actions of activist group, Femen; the rising phenomenon of 'celebrity feminism'; or the assumed outdated views of feminists' associated with previous waves, the relationship between differing concepts of postfeminism(s) is illustrated. By pressing the need for an intergenerational approach to fourth-wave feminism, this book encourages engaging past debates and theorists allowing readers with an interest in the relationship between feminism and popular culture a fuller understanding of feminist theory and providing the opportunity to take stock before diving headfirst into another wave.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Between 'Postfeminism(s)': Announcing the Arrival of Fourth Wave.- 3. From Feminist Mothers to Feminist Monsters: Tensions Across the Waves.- 4. Celebrity Feminists: Selling Feminism or Feminism Selling Out?.- 5. Femen: Postfeminist Playfulness or Reinforcing Sexualized Stereotypes? 6. New Media, New Feminism?.- 7. Concluding Remarks: Looking Forward to the Fourth Wave.