#HashtagActivism: Networks of Race and Gender Justice (Mit Press)

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Book Synopsis: This “well-researched, nuanced” study of the rise of social media activism explores how marginalized groups use Twitter to advance counter-narratives, preempt political spin, and build diverse networks of dissent (Ms.) The power of hashtag activism became clear in 2011, when #IranElection served as an organizing tool for Iranians protesting a disputed election and offered a global audience a front-row seat to a nascent revolution. Since then, activists have used a variety of hashtags, including #JusticeForTrayvon, #BlackLivesMatter, #YesAllWomen, and #MeToo to advocate, mobilize, and communicate. In this book, Sarah Jackson, Moya Bailey, and Brooke Foucault Welles explore how and why Twitter has become an important platform for historically disenfranchised populations, including Black Americans, women, and transgender people. They show how marginalized groups, long excluded from elite media spaces, have used Twitter hashtags to advance counternarratives, preempt political spin, and build diverse networks of dissent. The authors describe how such hashtags as #MeToo, #SurvivorPrivilege, and #WhyIStayed have challenged the conventional understanding of gendered violence; examine the voices and narratives of Black feminism enabled by #FastTailedGirls, #YouOKSis, and #SayHerName; and explore the creation and use of #GirlsLikeUs, a network of transgender women. They investigate the digital signatures of the “new civil rights movement”—the online activism, storytelling, and strategy-building that set the stage for #BlackLivesMatter—and recount the spread of racial justice hashtags after the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and other high-profile incidents of killings by police. Finally, they consider hashtag created by allies, including #AllMenCan and #CrimingWhileWhite.

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Looking to make an impact? Introducing #HashtagActivism: Networks of Race and Gender Justice, a groundbreaking book that explores how marginalized groups are using social media to drive change. With well-researched insights and nuanced analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the power dynamics of online activism.

Discover the true power of hashtags as organizing tools, as demonstrated by #IranElection in 2011 when it offered the world a front-row seat to a revolution. From #JusticeForTrayvon to #MeToo, witness how hashtags have become a powerful force in advocating, mobilizing, and communicating. Learn from the authors, Sarah Jackson, Moya Bailey, and Brooke Foucault Welles, as they delve into the ways historically disenfranchised populations, including Black Americans, women, and transgender people, are reclaiming their voices on Twitter.

Uncover the hidden narratives and challenge the conventional understanding of gendered violence with hashtags like #MeToo, #SurvivorPrivilege, and #WhyIStayed. Immerse yourself in the empowering voices of Black feminism with hashtags such as #FastTailedGirls, #YouOKSis, and #SayHerName. Explore the vibrant community and stories of transgender women with #GirlsLikeUs.

Experience the online activism that shaped the new civil rights movement with the spread of racial justice hashtags following the killing of Michael Brown. Learn how hashtag activism has raised awareness and fostered dialogues on police brutality, systemic racism, and social justice. And don't miss the ally-created hashtags such as #AllMenCan and #CrimingWhileWhite, which highlight the importance of solidarity.

Ready to join the conversation and be part of the movement? Grab your copy of #HashtagActivism: Networks of Race and Gender Justice now and empower yourself with the knowledge and insights needed to drive change. Get your copy here!

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