There is no feminism,
There is no internet,
Mission
Feminist Internet exists to advance internet equalities for women and other marginalised groups through creative, critical practice.
Internet equalities means equal rights to freedom of expression, privacy, data protection and internet access regardless of race, class, gender, gender identity, age, belief or ability.
The internet holds huge potential for liberation and political transformation. However many of society’s inequalities are encoded in its structures, processes and communities. Whether it’s the predominance of women suffering from online trolling, the gendered censorship of bodies, the dominance of maleness in the tech industry, or gender biases reproduced in technologies like Alexa, there are many issues to address. Feminist Internet is here to intervene and ensure an equal and just internet for all.
Why?
How?
Research & Development
We identify and share insights and cultural values around gender equality and the internet. The intelligence we gather informs all Feminist Internet practices.
Gendered AI
Online abuse
Future of sex-tech
Women and work
Consultancy
We help brands and organisations create and navigate conversations about gender equality by providing market insights and creative ideation.
- Articulating cultural values and what they mean for businesses
- Freeing businesses from stereotyping when trying to reach audiences
- Creating value-driven products, services and communications
- Practical methods for creative ideation.
Technology Incubation
We support the development of technologies that advance internet equalities for women or other marginalised groups. Prototypes are created through Feminist Internet workshops in a range of educational and public settings.
Some examples:
— Hollabot. A Twitter bot that detects online abuse and makes perpetrators undergo online community service.
— ELI. An IOT device that helps resolve domestic conflicts.
— Well Rounded Futures. An agency that uses data to assess and improve gender statistics and cultures in organisations.
— PIA Coalition. A coalition of personal intelligent assistants who rewrite gender biases encoded in their design.
Public Programme
We work with schools, universities, cultural institutions and organisations to deliver workshops, events and experiences that bring Feminist Internet ideas and opportunities to a diverse public.
IAM Weekend 2018
at Auditori AXA, Barcelona. April 2018.
Feminist Internet Digital Clinic at Somerset House, London, February 2018.
Feminist Internet Geekender
at The Photographers' Gallery, London, March 2018.
Feminist Alexa Workshop
in various locations, including London, Barcelona, Madrid, 2018.
