Cyber-feminism and the Islamic Feminist Movement in Digital Media

Cyber-feminism was first initiated by Donna Haraway (1985), highlighting the issue of technology and the internet that women use to express and convey their aspirations. Fourth-wave feminism, which coincided with digital developments, helped to create a new space for feminists to speak out on various issues. According to the Dictionary of Media Studies (2006:58), cyber-feminism in particular examines new technologies and their impact on women’s issues. Cyber-feminism shows that the internet can empower marginalized groups (Gajjala, 1999:121). Hence, cyber-feminism is not just a theoretical study but a practical movement that offers ideas to eliminate discrimination against women.

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