Research on digital feminism and feminist activism in Ghana has increased in recent years. Studies that focus on digital spaces such as Facebook and X, previously known as Twitter, have explored and profiled the nature of the activism, the issues it examines, its impact, and public reactions to the movements. A noteworthy aspect of findings from these studies is that these digital spaces have offered feminists distinct audiences and outlets to address issues which may not have been the focus of older movements. While the older feminist movements have focused on policy-oriented issues such as women’s political participation, economic rights, education, and gender-based violence, digital activists have concerned themselves with resistance and protests around bodily autonomy, sexual desires, and orientation.
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