Catherine Prasifka: Feminism has gone backwards, and being a woman on the internet in today's world is proof of this
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Gen-Z men are showing more conservative beliefs than their grandparents, a notable shift in generational attitudes. Concurrently, young women are experiencing intensified challenges online. As the 2010s brought issues like body shaming and objectification, today's young women face a new wave wherein traditional oppressions are masked with social justice language, complicating their quest for empowerment. Despite moments of progress, the landscape remains fraught with challenges, signaling a need for genuine advocacy and change in addressing women's rights and online safety.
The internet has shifted its discourse, often packaging age-old oppressions against women in the guise of social justice, which complicates the fight for genuine empowerment.
While the past internet culture was rife with body shaming and objectification, today's young women face a more complex challenge with old oppressions masked as empowerment.
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