COP Practical Posters themes

In order to create modern versions of protest posters similar to the women's workshops, I looked at 3 feminist issues of today to work to.

    

Tampon Tax
A very recent protest against tampon tax showed large numbers of handmade signs and slogans protesting the tax which affects women. In one it is argued 'if men had periods too there wouldn't be a tax'. This protest was promoted by many womens collective groups on social media and featured speeches from female public figures, lead by 'the pink protest'.

Consent- 'slutwalk'

In recent years a protest named the 'slutwalk' is gathered in protest of sexual assault, it's main message being that women should have no shame for their appearance and it isn't an excuse to be assaulted.

Code Pink 'Women For Peace'

'CODEPINK is a women-led grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect our tax dollars into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs.' works directly with conclusion of further political/global issues that need activism including the force of 'girl power'

These posters are created to go in line with the conclusion of my writing piece which draws to the readers attention the need for these feminist slogans and 'girl power', beyond the creative industry, going in to serious feminist issues worldwide.

COP Practical feedback session

From showing the kind of images I wanted to take as inspiration to reflect modern issues women still face to work with my writings girl power context- this is the feedback I obtained:

-Discuss the argument over Beyonce's marketed feminism
-'Sexism relies on capitalism'

-Tinder interviews and screenshot: this would be great if I were looking to men to give their opinions but they are not part of my sources

-Collage old zines and put with the new messages, to truly show many issues haven't changed.
I asked what imagery I could use for these new posters and everyone agreed use pre-existing imagery to bring it in to new context to highlight the point that issues are still rife.

-Make a zine instead of posters: although this had been my other initial practical idea, the content is hard to get with the time restriction and I have only just obtained collective feedback this week. Posters are still appropriate for the writing piece.

-Re advertise riot grrls: bring the riot grrrl voice in to modern society, like what collectives such as Girl Gang do now with their manifestos handed out at girl talks.
-Current issues to highlight: Tampon Tax, Sexual Harassment (due to Weinstein snowballing of Hollywood of late...), Womens Pay Gap, Genital Mutiliation, Consent, abortion rights

-Use stats in posters in homage to Guerilla Girls style
-Girl power is still needed, the capitalised side isn't for the right reason but women wearing girl power t shirts can only spread awareness and do good.