Women are collectively finding new ways to speak out against issues that resonate with them; whether it is political, economic or social, each issue carries with it a personal significance to those who are willing to not only speak out against the issue, but create a platform for other women and men that can become a vehicle for a movement. Laura Bates, the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, is a writer who created a blog that has evolved into a collection of thousands of stories from both men and women about their personal experiences with sexism. Bates’ mission was not to provide a forum that bashes men, society or culture, but rather to create a collective voice for sexism so that it can be acknowledged by society and serve as an exhibit to those whom argue that sexism no longer exists in our culture in the U.S.
Sexism is often an uncomfortable topic to discuss and as society evolves and social issues begin to surface, it is unfortunate that not all issues are appropriately addressed nor received by the masses. Sexism is an issue that can take many different forms, create situations that can range from minor to severe and often creates a defensive dynamic among women who seek to protect their equal human rights and individualistic self. Bates’ forum for these stories allow a collective voice to be heard; whether it is a story from an adolescent girl, a middle-aged homemaker, a senior executive at a global corporation, a military officer or an third-party observer. The Everyday Sexism Project was developed by Bates to prove a point to both men and women alike. Not only does sexism continue to exist in our developed society, but it is seldom discussed or taken as seriously as it should. Bates, like many other strong and confident women that we continue to see throughout the world, sought to find a potential solution to a social problem that plagued not only her, but millions of men and women. While Laura Bates and the Everyday Sexism Project will not be able to immediately stop sexism, a movement in the right direction has been created that includes the voices of thousands of ordinary men and women who want to take a stand against sexism and continue to advocate for not only equal rights, but the behavioral change that must come with this progress.
Information Source: Policy Mic, Everyday Sexism Project: Women Worldwide Turn to Twitter to Combat Misogyny. <http://www.policymic.com/articles/13022/everyday-sexism-project-women-worldwide-turn-to-twitter-to>
Sexism is often an uncomfortable topic to discuss and as society evolves and social issues begin to surface, it is unfortunate that not all issues are appropriately addressed nor received by the masses. Sexism is an issue that can take many different forms, create situations that can range from minor to severe and often creates a defensive dynamic among women who seek to protect their equal human rights and individualistic self. Bates’ forum for these stories allow a collective voice to be heard; whether it is a story from an adolescent girl, a middle-aged homemaker, a senior executive at a global corporation, a military officer or an third-party observer. The Everyday Sexism Project was developed by Bates to prove a point to both men and women alike. Not only does sexism continue to exist in our developed society, but it is seldom discussed or taken as seriously as it should. Bates, like many other strong and confident women that we continue to see throughout the world, sought to find a potential solution to a social problem that plagued not only her, but millions of men and women. While Laura Bates and the Everyday Sexism Project will not be able to immediately stop sexism, a movement in the right direction has been created that includes the voices of thousands of ordinary men and women who want to take a stand against sexism and continue to advocate for not only equal rights, but the behavioral change that must come with this progress.
Information Source: Policy Mic, Everyday Sexism Project: Women Worldwide Turn to Twitter to Combat Misogyny. <http://www.policymic.com/articles/13022/everyday-sexism-project-women-worldwide-turn-to-twitter-to>
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