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Social Movements, Activism and Digital Media

Civil Society
Contentious Politics
Cyber Politics
Democracy
Political Participation
Social Movements
Internet
Social Media
P386
Anastasia Kavada
University of Westminster
Alexandra Segerberg
Uppsala Universitet

Building: Faculty of Arts, Floor: 3, Room: FA325

Saturday 09:00 - 10:40 CEST (10/09/2016)

Abstract

This panel investigates the role of digital media in social movements and activist groups, focusing on processes of organizing, campaigning, mobilization and media representation. Papers will consider the benefits and limitations of digital media for activism and their implications for publicness, resistance and democratic politics.

Title Details
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