If You Want To Write About Feminism Online, Be Ready To Take On The Haters

If You Want To Write About Feminism Online, Be Ready To Take On The Haters
A young african american teen working on a netbook in the kitchen is disappointed at what she finds.
A young african american teen working on a netbook in the kitchen is disappointed at what she finds.

Ah, the internet, simultaneously an exciting tool for creating feminist movements and affecting change, and an introduction agency to the not-so-nice. Yes, we have this terrific space where symbols and symptoms of sexism are brought to their knees by tweeters, bloggers and online petitions, yet anyone who has ever said anything feminist-y online will be aware that they can be left to drown in a murky pool of abuse. Chances are, a range of complete strangers will take time out of their busy days to offer you their viewpoints and suggestions. Here’s just a few I run into regularly ...

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