A Negative Impact on Feminism: An Analysis Of Contemporary Challenges and Structural Barriers
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Structural Barriers, Disinformation, Gender Equity, Feminism, Internal Fragmentation, Reactionary Movements, Internal Networks
Although feminism has been a transformative movement seeking gender equality, it has faced structural obstacles and modern challenges in recent decades that have hindered its progress. This article examines how feminism has been diverted from its goals by commercial interests, internal movement division and cultural resistance. In addition, it analyses how reactionary movements have lost legitimacy and mobilization due to the spread of misinformation on social media. It identifies the main challenges facing the feminist struggle and proposes solutions through a critical literature review and case studies. The growth of feminism has been influenced by globalization and digital media, which has allowed its discourse to spread globally, but has generated internal conflicts as it has adapted to diverse socio-economic and cultural situations. Although social media has facilitated mobilization, it has also been used to spread opposing discourses, which has divided the movement. This article seeks to improve understanding of how current dynamics have affected feminism's ability to adapt and remain united, raising the need for a strategic and unified approach to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Banet-Weiser, S. (2018). Empowered: Popular Feminism and Popular Misogyny. Duke University Press.
Crenshaw, K. (1989). Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory, and Antiracist Politics. University of Chicago Legal Forum.
Duran, A. (2019). Post-feminización y sociedad de consumo: El empoderamiento de las mujeres desde el marketing. Editorial Cátedra.
Fraser, N. (2013). Fortunes of Feminism: From State-Managed Capitalism to Neoliberal Crisis. Verso Books.
Fraser, N., & Nicholson, L. (1990). Social Criticism without Philosophy: An Encounter Between Feminism and Postmodernism. Theory, Culture & Society, 5(2-3), 373-394.
Gimeno, B. (2010). La interseccionalidad y la pluralidad en el feminismo contemporáneo: Retos y oportunidades. Editorial Gedisa.
Gillis, S., & Munford, R. (2004). Feminism and Postfeminism: Consequences of the Politics of Fragmentation. Women's Studies International Forum, 27(3), 335-350.
Inglehart, R., & Norris, P. (2003). Rising Tide: Gender Equality and Cultural Change Around the World. Cambridge University Press.
Nash, J. C. (2008). Re-thinking Intersectionality. Feminist Review, 89(1), 1-15.
Rottenberg, C. (2018). The Rise of Neoliberal Feminism. Oxford University Press.
Sanz, S. (2020). Misoginia digital y movimientos antifeministas: Los nuevos retos del feminismo. Revista Española de Sociología, 29(2), 119-134.
Sibilia, P. (2018). El show del yo: La nueva cultura de la exhibición y el feminismo neoliberal. Fondo de Cultura Económica.
Torres, A., & López, M. A. (2019). Desinformación y percepción negativa del feminismo en redes sociales. Revista Latina de Comunicación Social, 74, 1202-1215.
Valenti, J. (2016). Sex Object: A Memoir. HarperCollins Publishers.
Arruzza, C., Bhattacharya, T., & Fraser, N. (2019). Feminism for the 99%: A Manifesto. Verso Books.
hooks, b. (2000). Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics. South End Press.
Ahmed, S. (2017). Living a Feminist Life. Duke University Press.
Butler, J. (1990). Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity. Routledge.
Mohanty, C. T. (2003). Feminism Without Borders: Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity. Duke University Press.
McRobbie, A. (2009). The Aftermath of Feminism: Gender, Culture and Social Change. SAGE Publications.
Faludi, S. (1991). Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women. Crown Publishing Group.
Davis, A. (1981). Women, Race & Class. Random House.
Haraway, D. (1988). Situated Knowledges: The Science Question in Feminism and the Privilege of Partial Perspective. Feminist Studies, 14(3), 575-599.
Beauvoir, S. de. (1949). The Second Sex. Alfred A. Knopf.
Thompson, D. (2001). Radical Feminism Today. SAGE Publications.
Although feminism has been a transformative movement seeking gender equality, it has faced structural obstacles and modern challenges in recent decades that have hindered its progress. This article examines how feminism has been diverted from its goals by commercial interests, internal movement division and cultural resistance. In addition, it analyses how reactionary movements have lost legitimacy and mobilization due to the spread of misinformation on social media. It identifies the main challenges facing the feminist struggle and proposes solutions through a critical literature review and case studies. The growth of feminism has been influenced by globalization and digital media, which has allowed its discourse to spread globally, but has generated internal conflicts as it has adapted to diverse socio-economic and cultural situations. Although social media has facilitated mobilization, it has also been used to spread opposing discourses, which has divided the movement. This article seeks to improve understanding of how current dynamics have affected feminism's ability to adapt and remain united, raising the need for a strategic and unified approach to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Banet-Weiser, S. (2018). Empowered: Popular Feminism and Popular Misogyny. Duke University Press.
Crenshaw, K. (1989). Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex: A Black Feminist Critique of Antidiscrimination Doctrine, Feminist Theory, and Antiracist Politics. University of Chicago Legal Forum.
Duran, A. (2019). Post-feminización y sociedad de consumo: El empoderamiento de las mujeres desde el marketing. Editorial Cátedra.
Fraser, N. (2013). Fortunes of Feminism: From State-Managed Capitalism to Neoliberal Crisis. Verso Books.
Fraser, N., & Nicholson, L. (1990). Social Criticism without Philosophy: An Encounter Between Feminism and Postmodernism. Theory, Culture & Society, 5(2-3), 373-394.
Gimeno, B. (2010). La interseccionalidad y la pluralidad en el feminismo contemporáneo: Retos y oportunidades. Editorial Gedisa.
Gillis, S., & Munford, R. (2004). Feminism and Postfeminism: Consequences of the Politics of Fragmentation. Women's Studies International Forum, 27(3), 335-350.
Inglehart, R., & Norris, P. (2003). Rising Tide: Gender Equality and Cultural Change Around the World. Cambridge University Press.
Nash, J. C. (2008). Re-thinking Intersectionality. Feminist Review, 89(1), 1-15.
Rottenberg, C. (2018). The Rise of Neoliberal Feminism. Oxford University Press.
Sanz, S. (2020). Misoginia digital y movimientos antifeministas: Los nuevos retos del feminismo. Revista Española de Sociología, 29(2), 119-134.
Sibilia, P. (2018). El show del yo: La nueva cultura de la exhibición y el feminismo neoliberal. Fondo de Cultura Económica.
Torres, A., & López, M. A. (2019). Desinformación y percepción negativa del feminismo en redes sociales. Revista Latina de Comunicación Social, 74, 1202-1215.
Valenti, J. (2016). Sex Object: A Memoir. HarperCollins Publishers.
Arruzza, C., Bhattacharya, T., & Fraser, N. (2019). Feminism for the 99%: A Manifesto. Verso Books.
hooks, b. (2000). Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics. South End Press.
Ahmed, S. (2017). Living a Feminist Life. Duke University Press.
Butler, J. (1990). Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity. Routledge.
Mohanty, C. T. (2003). Feminism Without Borders: Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity. Duke University Press.
McRobbie, A. (2009). The Aftermath of Feminism: Gender, Culture and Social Change. SAGE Publications.
Faludi, S. (1991). Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women. Crown Publishing Group.
Davis, A. (1981). Women, Race & Class. Random House.
Haraway, D. (1988). Situated Knowledges: The Science Question in Feminism and the Privilege of Partial Perspective. Feminist Studies, 14(3), 575-599.
Beauvoir, S. de. (1949). The Second Sex. Alfred A. Knopf.
Thompson, D. (2001). Radical Feminism Today. SAGE Publications.
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