Carrie SmithPrei , Maria Stehle

Awkward Politics

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ISBN 13:: 9780773547476
author:: Carrie SmithPrei , Maria Stehle
format:: Paperback
publisher:: McGill-Queen's University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 248
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Civil Liberties & Political Activism, Carrie Smith-Prei, Maria Stehle,Awkward Politics,McGill-Queen's University Press,0773547479,Politics & Government: Textbooks & Study Guides,Social Science,Ge
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Awkward Politics: A New Framework for Examining Popfeminist Activism This book presents a fresh theoretical and methodological approach to understanding popfeminist work, exploring how it navigates unstable political climates and connects with its audience. The authors examine the intersections of technology, consumerism, and politics in contemporary pop culture, highlighting the complexities of digital activism. The authors argue that transnational digital technologies have increased the impact of feminist activism, but also complicated audiences' engagement with feminist actions. They propose using "awkwardness" as a theoretical tool to harness the messy conveyance of meaning in this context. By exploring the intersections of technology and politics, Awkward Politics offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing popfeminist activists today. Through its examination of digital technologies and their impact on feminist activism, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of contemporary social and political movements.

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