Is feminism a bad word?

Abstract

In this thesis I explore to what extent the label ‘feminist’ is experienced as a burden; something people do not want to be associated with. Central will be the analysis of video taped interviews with my Dutch friends and family. My aim is to create a conversation about what feminism means for myself and others, and ask my friends and family whether they call themselves feminists or not. I am using visual ethnography as a tool to produce personal and bodily knowledge, and start a conversation that can be of use outside of academia as well.