Essays about: "online activism"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 81 essays containing the words online activism.

1. 16. When Symbols Strike : The role of symbols and visual media for online activism, networks, and connection in the Women’s Strike in Poland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

   Author : Gabriella Gut; [2021]
   Keywords : visuals; symbols; visual media; social movements; online activism; networks; connection; reproductive rights; feminism; solidarity; Women’s Strike; Poland; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The case study in focus for this research is the Women’s Strike in Poland movement during its articulation in late 2020. This movement was organized to campaign for reproductive rights and women’s rights in Poland after a restrictive abortion law was proposed in 2016, put into motion in 2020, and passed in 2021. READ MORE

3. 17. Generation Y’s attitude towards femvertising in cosmetics: women empowerment or purplewashing? : A mono-method qualitative study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Margot Descouens; Valentine Gerbault; [2021]
   Keywords : femvertising; social brand activism; purplewashing; Generation Y; social media; Instagram; cosmetics industry;

   Abstract : In recent years, femvertising has become a new issue of interest for companies, specifically in areas targeting women. Indeed, some companies in the cosmetics industry, such as Dove - a pioneer in the field - have been addressing the representation of women in advertising by tackling issues of equality, inclusiveness, and self-acceptance. READ MORE

4. 18. Transmedicalism : A critical discourse analysis on transnormativity in online discussion websites and publishing platforms

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Kim Cannerstad; [2021]
   Keywords : Biological essentialism; Colonialism; Conservative; Critical discourse analysis; DSM-5; ICD-10; ICD-11; Gatekeeping; Gender binary; Gender binarism; Gender dysphoria; Gender incongruence; Nonbinary; Trans activism; Trans studies; Transfeminism; Transmedicalism; Transmedicalist; Transmed; Transnormativity; Transsexual; Transsexualism; Transphobia; Truscum; Tucute; Republican; White supremacy; Willpower; Xenophobia; Queer theory;

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5. 19. Jumping on the bandwagon? : an explorative study on how female Gen Z consumers perceive global brands’ engagement in activism, and how their perception influences their brand loyalty

   University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för ekonomi

   Author : Masstewal Mekuriaw; Muskaan Khurana; [2021]
   Keywords : Brand activism; Brand loyalty; Brand perception; Female; Generation Z; Gen Z consumer; Global brand;

   Abstract : Brands’ engagement in activism is increasing as consumers expect more of brands, especially the younger generations. However, brands have different intentions behind their engagement in activism. READ MORE

6. 20. 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