Essays about: "Activist"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 181 essays containing the word Activist.
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1. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaperAbstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE
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2. How to communicate efficiently on social media : A case study about emotional communication strategies by the climate activist group Rebellmammorna
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : This case study aims to explore how emotional communication on social media can influence the target group by examining the communicative strategies, including visuals and narratives, used by the climate activist group Rebellmammorna. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with members of Rebellmammorna to investigate how they describe their communicative strategies, how they use emotional communication to establish a relationship with their target group, and how users experience the communication on their social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and their webpage). READ MORE
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3. From Villains and Victims to “we have all the power”. How disability advocates are reclaiming their power and challenging norms on social media.
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema GenusAbstract : Disabled people have a long history of being excluded and treated as the “Other”, as well as being portrayed in films and on TV using negative tropes such as The Villain and The Victim. When one’s identity has been excluded or misrepresented in entertainment media, social media can also be used as a form of self-representation. READ MORE
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4. Beyond the Target Market : Investigating the Impact of Brand Activism on Brand Authenticity and Attitude in Non-Targeted Markets
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälleAbstract : Nowadays, people around the world are connected through social networks. This hyperconnectivity implies that companies need to think about the perceptions and opinions of consumers who were not directly targeted by a campaign. READ MORE
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5. “We don't need more forests; we need more real forests!” : A study about youths’ motivations and experiences protecting forests from deforestation in Sweden
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema BarnAbstract : In Sweden today, the forestry industry is criticized by environmental activist networks and organizations for using clear-cutting to harvest forests, which causes great harm to biodiverse-rich forests. Although youth voices are less represented in environmental politics, they find ways to affect these through their engagement in social movements. READ MORE
