WGS101H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Guerrilla Theatre, Guerrilla Girls, Raging Grannies
11 Feb 2016
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Third wavers are engaged in writing from an individual perspective. Personal narratives are empowering because they allow tw to voice iseads and describe experiences. Third wavers strategies not always distinct from 2nd wave feminists (i. e. personal narratives) Third wavers focus on pop culture, the internet and individual bodies. Tw transmitting their ideas and challenges for social change through personal style and ways of being. Tw ofer both the production and critique of pop culture as ways of challenging norms as well as altering social expectations and values. Second wavers learned a lot from third wavers. Second wavers used guerrilla theatre which re popular performances in public spaces that challenged political and cultural norms. Humor also played an important role in the sw feminist movement such as the guerrilla girls. The guerilla girls - used humor by wearing guerilla masks to hide identities. The use humour to challenge sexism and misogyny.
