Women's Studies 2161A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter w.4: Riot Grrrl, Campus Sexual Assault, Rape Culture

• School: Western University
• Department: Women's Studies
• Course: Women's Studies 2161A/B
• Professor: Nichole Edwards

Document Summary

Epilogue: the end of feel-good feminism. we were feminists once: from riot grrrl to. Covergirl, the buying and selling of a political movement. (ziesler, a. ) Seen a striking change in public attitude toward intrinsically feminist issues. Bill cosbys drugging and raping women under guise of mentorship was an open secret for years. Video of hannial burress condemning cosby might not have sparked a new interest if not for a media landscape thats become more conscious of how popular culture reflects and creates real life basis and beliefs. Awareness of media influence inspired a wealth of grassroots activism. Internet transformative tool in amplifying discourses, disseminating facts and mobilizing activism that has actually made a difference. Current feminist movements effected how mainstream media and pop culture talk about all manner of bias and bigotry nudging terms like rape culture, cisgender, and colourist into public spaces and dialogues.