The Limitations of Social Media Feminism: No Space of Our Own

The book "Digital Activism and Women's Oppression in the 21st Century" explores how social media perpetuates patriarchy and shapes women's oppression, drawing on interviews with feminist activists and archival materials. It argues that feminists should abandon social media and return to older forms of women-centered political praxis.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Social media has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight for feminism, propelling it into a dynamic fourth wave. However, the impact of male power on social media remains a subject of debate. In her book, "Digital Activism and Women's Oppression in the 21st Century," Megarry delves into these questions by examining the practices and ethics of the historical Women's Liberation Movement (WLM).

Drawing from radical and lesbian feminist theory, Megarry highlights the contradictions between the political project of women's liberation and the dominant celebratory narratives of Web 2.0. She explores how social media perpetuates patriarchy and shapes women's oppression in the 21st century.

Through interviews with intergenerational feminist activists from various countries and archival and digital activist materials, Megarry makes a bold conclusion: feminists should abandon social media and return to the transformative powers of older forms of women-centered political praxis.

This book is a valuable contribution to scholars and students of Women's and Gender Studies, Lesbian and Queer Studies, Social Movement Studies, Critical Internet Studies, and Political Communication. It also appeals to anyone with an interest in feminist activism and the history of the WLM.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030606312
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020