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fourth-wave feminism
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- In feminism: The fourth wave of feminism
Although debated by some, many claim that a fourth wave of feminism began about 2012, with a focus on sexual harassment, body shaming, and rape culture, among other issues. A key component was the use of social media to highlight…
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misogyny
- In misogyny: Etymology and historical use
However, during the so-called fourth-wave of feminism that began in the early 21st century, misogyny became almost interchangeable with sexism and could be used to indicate biases against women in addition to acts of violence or hatred that target women. Thus, misogyny acquired multiple meanings that occupy different levels…
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