Feminism in Social Media

Her Campus Team Student Contributor, University of British Columbia

Seher Asaf Student Contributor, University of British Columbia

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UBC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Feminism in social media has been a great way to spark conversations surrounding issues of gender equality and social justice in the last 50 years. It has rapidly activated community-driven dialogue by providing feminist writers and activists a platform to ignite change. Here is a list of witty, charming and inspiration feminists that can be found on twitter, instagram and in the blogosphere!

Femnism on Twitter:

1. Roxane Gay: @rgay

“I write. I want a tiny baby elephant. I love Ina Garten. Now: An Untamed State (Grove Atlantic) and Bad Feminist (Harper). Next: Hunger (Harper, 2016)”

2. Anita Sarkeesian: @femfreq

“Feminist Frequency is a video webseries that critically explores the representations of women in pop culture narratives. Created and hosted by Anita Sarkeesian.”

3. Feminist Hulk: @feministhulk

“HULK SAYS FUCK PATRIARCHY. HULK HERE TO SMASH GENDER BINARY”

4. Everyday Feminism: @EvrydayFeminism

Official twitter feed for the online magazine Everyday Feminism

5. Bitch Media: @BitchMedia

“Feminist Response to Pop Culture”

Feminism on Instagram:

1. @feminismftw

Uplifting, respectful.

2. @feministapparel

A Nonprofit e-commerce clothing company for the fashionable feminist.

3.@allthingsperiods101