From a Whisper to a Shout: Abortion Activism and Social Media by Elizabeth Kissl

Description: From a Whisper to a Shout by Elizabeth Kissling An examination of how reproductive rights activists are fusing old-school feminist tactics with new intersectional feminist sensibilities and social media tools to challenge abortion stigma and promote abortion access. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Abortion remains legal in the US, but access has been slowly eroded since prohibition was ruled unconstitutional nearly fifty years ago. Simultaneously abortion remains culturallystigmatised- it is kept secret and presumed shameful. But feminist activists are working to increase access and challenge this stigma.Numerousorganisationsand campaigns are challenging abortion stigma using the internet and social media and intersectional feminist sensibilities.From A Whisper to a Shouttakes a closer look at four of theseorganisations- #ShoutYourAbortion, Lady Parts Justice, #WeTestify, and The Abortion Diary - and how they are integrating feminist tactics, social media, and political strategies to challenge abortion stigma and promote abortion access. Notes Reproductive rights activists use of social media to creative and successful effect is reflected on here, in a release that is timely in relation to Irelands 2018 abortion referendum. Author Biography Elizabeth Kissling is Professor of Womens and Gender Studies and Communication Studies at Eastern Washington University near the Montana border. She received her PhD in Speech Communication from University of Illinois. Her research interests are Postfeminism, feminist cultural studies, media representations of womens reproductive and sexual health, reproductive justice, womens health. Details ISBN1912248026 Author Elizabeth Kissling Pages 300 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1912248026 ISBN-13 9781912248025 Format Paperback Imprint Repeater Books Subtitle Abortion Activism and Social Media Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Publication Date 2018-04-19 DEWEY 362.19888 Short Title From a Whisper to a Shout Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-19 AU Release Date 2018-04-19 NZ Release Date 2018-04-19 Publisher Watkins Media Limited Narrator Simon Russell Beale Translator Susan Massotty Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145111324;

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