feminist activism and social media
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This slideshow is part of a presentation by Lucinda Marshall, Director of the Feminist Peace Network about using social media in feminist activism.TRANSCRIPT
Using SocialMedia inFeminist
Work--It’sNot About
YourMama’s
PrincessPhone
Anymore
Lucinda MarshallFeminist Peace
Network2010
First things first--What is a feminist?
Feminism:
1: The theory of the political, economic,and social equality of the sexes
2: Organized activity on behalf ofwomen's rights and interests
What the Dictionary Says
And what social media tools can youuse to get the job done?
What are you trying to achieve?
ConnectHave an impact
Get your message outTake action
Gain supportersRaise money
Kinds of Social Media:•Blogs•Petitions•Twitter•Facebook•Websites
•Cellphones•Listservs•Email•Podcasts•Internet radio
•Videos--You Tube
Some Examples Of Using Social MediaTo Empower Women
Blogs & Websites
Digital Storytelling
The Freedom Fone can be used to warnwomen away from areas where there isviolence and to report sexual assaults.
Literacy and Media Trainingallows women whose voicesmight otherwise not be heardto become part of the mediaand to connect across borders.
It’s About Timing
Which Leads To...
This:
But Wait--THERE’S MORE !!
And...
Social MediaReally Works !!
From Princess phones to cellphones--muchhas changed but the goal is the same:
COMMUNICATE - CONNECT - ACT
...social media offers the possibility for(r)evolutionary change. Be the media, bethe change.
by Lucinda Marshall, DirectorFeminist Peace Networkwww.feministpeacenetwork.orgwww.facebook.com/feministpeacenetworkwww.twitter.com/[email protected]