My concept is to draw inspiration from articles on feminist digital activism, which illustrate how platforms such as WhatsApp and Twitter are being Remade as tools for grassroots organizing. My efforts are being directed toward ecofeminism into both personal habits and digital participation. Refinery29’s idea that everyday communication channels can evolve to me as I looked at platforms for small actions and public awareness. GenderIT highlighted Twitter’s potential not only for mobilization but also for storytelling and fostering solidarity, However, It reminded me that a large-scale feminist support isn’t necessarily necessary for it to have an influence. With this in mind, I’m merging the intimate act of going plastic-free for a day with a public online narrative portraying it as an expression of care, resistance, and feminist consciousness. My aim is to emphasize how small domestic choices relate to larger systems of environmental injustice a burden often especially carried by women globally in the Global South.
On the day of my Plastic-Free Challenge, I’ll document each moment I face a plastic-related decision or obstacle like needing to pack lunch, brush my teeth, or grocery shop. Each time I encounter an issue, I’ll post a short reflection or image on Twitter using threads to explore both the personal inconvenience and its global feminist implications. Taking from GenderIT’s advice on feminist Twitter practices, I’ll make the posts visually engaging, transparent, and intersectional acknowledging privilege and systemic inequality while avoiding judgment. Also, to Twitter, I plan to create a WhatsApp broadcast group to share these reflections with close friends and classmates. The idea is to spark small conversations in private spaces where people might feel more comfortable asking questions or sharing their own experiences. By using a familiar platform in a new way, I aim to show that activism doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.
My goal is to change how people perceive everyday consumption, viewing it not only as an environmental issue but also through a feminist view. By connecting this challenge to real stories and experiences, I aim to reveal the gendered aspects of environmental damage, convenience culture, and capitalist by consumption. This approach will be effective because it leverages platforms like Twitter and WhatsApp that are already widely used by many people however, it does so in a way that is reflective feminist and deeply personal. In a stylist magazine, feminist activism has its greatest impact when it’s grounded in community, intersectionality, and care. This project aims embody exactly those values offering thoughtful critique on our habits encouraging dialogue & creating visible digital record resistance, tweet, and messages.
Gil, N. (n.d.). 5 women on how they’re using WhatsApp to change the world. How Female Activists Use WhatsApp For Political Change. https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2018/10/214171/women-whatsapp-activism
13 simple ways to support feminist activism this International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day 2020: How To Be a Feminist Activist. (n.d.). https://www.stylist.co.uk/visible-women/feminist-activism-uk-examples-ideas-intersectional-feminism-activists-international-womens-day/194468
Home. (n.d.-a). https://womensnet.org.za/10-ways-to-make-twitter-work-for-feminist-activism
Promoting feminism on social media is a great goal that can gain significant attention. Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok have become the main space for discussion and activism. These platforms allow individuals to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas about feminism, reaching a broad audience. But while promoting feminism online can create positive change it can also show challenge, especially for those who do not have as many followers. An account with a small following may struggle to reach a wider audience making it difficult to start a meaningful conversation or movement for change. For example if a user shares a powerful message about women’s rights but only has a few followers that message may not go beyond their immediate circle. But despite this challenge users can take several steps to increase their audience on social media – by engaging with existing feminist communities, collaborating with influencers, and using trending hashtags are some ways to broaden reach. If participating in discussions and sharing content regularly you can easily build your follower base and enhance the impacts.
I like how your project makes activism feel personal and real—sharing the small moments of trying to live plastic-free and tying them to bigger feminist and environmental issues is such a thoughtful approach. Using Twitter and WhatsApp to reflect, not preach, shows a lot of care and awareness, especially since you’re thinking about who feels comfortable engaging and how. One idea that might make it even more meaningful is to invite a few friends or family to try it with you, even just for part of the day. That way, your story becomes part of a shared experience, and it might open up even more honest conversations about our challenges and choices. It’s a gentle but powerful way to show that change starts in our everyday lives.