Essays about: "black feminist activism"

Found 5 essays containing the words black feminist activism.

1. 1. Collective identity formation and commercial platform logics in social activism: Representation of women and black feminist activism on Instagram under #BlackLivesMatter

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Ellimaija Maaria Tanskanen; [2021]
   Keywords : online activism; collective identity; black feminist activism; social media;

   Abstract : Due to the participatory nature of social media platforms, users contribute to the narratives built around online action for social change and shape the discourse on societal topics through their participation. At the same time as social media has become a space for societal activism and participation facilitating connective action of individuals, social media platforms are ultimately, for most, owned by private companies. READ MORE

3. 2. Reproductive Rights. A study of pro-choice activists in times of anti-gender ideology in Poland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender

   Author : Zuzanna Ewa Gutowska; [2020]
   Keywords : reproductive rights; abortion; activism; social movements; hard-to-reach population; Polish Women’s Strike; pro-choice; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Reproductive rights are an immanent part of human rights. In this thesis, I have conducted seven semi-structured interviews with Polish pro-choice and pro-abortion activists. READ MORE

4. 3. Motherwork and Space: Social and Political Participation of Mothers in Sweden’s racialised Suburbs

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Jonelle Twum; [2020]
   Keywords : Motherwork; Racialised suburbs; Black women’s Geographies; Geographies of Motherwork.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis engages with the motherwork of racialised migrant mothers in Sweden’s racialised suburbs. It employs theories of racial geographies, particularly black women’s geographies and motherwork to investigate the articulations of motherwork in space. READ MORE

5. 4. Here to be Heard : Digital feminist engagement with #MeTooinChina

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

   Author : Lu Zheng; [2019]
   Keywords : feminist engagement in China; civic agency; civic engagement; #MeTooinChina; online political engagement; censorship; digital feminist activism; networked social movement; women’s rights movement in China; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study analyses Chinese people's engagement in #MeTooinChina against sexual assault and patriarchal norms in Chinese society by asking three main research questions: 1) Why and how do Chinese people engage with #MeTooinChina? 2) What challenges are they faced with in their engagement and how do these challenges influence their continuous engagement with #MeTooinChina? 3) How do they reflect on their engagement and evaluate the outcomes of #MeTooinChina? Theoretically the thesis draws on research into digital social movements, in particular in relation to feminist movements, as well as theories on the network society and how social media is used for political engagement. The notion of political engagement as based in emotions and affects is discussed in particular. READ MORE

6. 5. (S)examensarbete

   University essay from Konstfack/Textil

   Author : Cecilia Pfaff; [2016]
   Keywords : art; textile art; knitting; crochet; sex; sexy; sexiness; Instagram; selfie; performance; sun chair; craftivism; Dolly Parton; body; feminism; #xxxjobb; #123sexy; konst; textilkonst; stickning; virkning; sex; sexig; sexighet; Instagram; selfie; performance; solstol; craftivism; Dolly Parton; kropp; feminism; #xxxjobb; #123sexy;

   Abstract : Preface: Thank you to all the women in my life who have supported me through this process; to my mother, to my other mother (Susan), to Kara, to Jordan and, of course, to Dolly. Summary: (S)examensarbete is a journey through which I have questioned if knitting can be sexy. READ MORE