As the world evolves, so do its tools, with the internet being a pivotal one. The feminist movement in the Arab region has harnessed this tool effectively. Before the Arab Spring in 2011, feminist advocacy was largely limited to civil society organizations with a human rights orientation and individual efforts. The societal mobilization during and after the Arab revolutions highlighted issues like sexual harassment, as an entry point to talk about women’s rights, bringing neglected topics into the limelight. This digital activism has led to virtual initiatives that support and pressure the state and institutions to adopt progressive policies, shifting focus from mere damage control to preventing harm altogether.
In this paper, we will discuss the wave of feminist activism on various social media platforms, exploring its role in fostering intellectual change, the reasons for its adoption, the advantages and disadvantages of these platforms, the diverse cultures that have emerged from this activism, and the most notable hashtags and campaigns in the Arab region that have driven legal, intellectual, and societal change.
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