New Politics of Online Feminism

Akane Kanai is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick and author of Gender and Relatability in Digital Culture: Managing Affect, Intimacy and Value.

• Acknowledgments viiIntroduction. Knowing Right from Wrong 1Part I. Responsible and Responsive1. Everyday Reactivism, or, Never Look Away 312. In Your Lane and Knowing Your Place 54Part II. Moving Upward, but Not Taking Up Space3. Leadership Journeys and Intersectional Resources 814. Don’t Be That Girl 102Part III. Lowering the Stakes5. Quiet Publics and Lowercase Feminism 1256. Registering Experience: Moving Between, but Not Moving On 146Conclusion. A Call for Everyday Poetry 169References 179Index 193

“Kanai makes unique contributions to both the theorization of digital feminist knowledge cultures and the experiences of young people interacting with these cultures. Her work is highly nuanced, revealing not only the complexities of these cultures but the varied, and sometimes contradictory, responses of audiences. Beautifully written, The New Politics of Online Feminism, weaves together interviews and theoretical insights in a sophisticated yet accessible way about social media feminisms.”—Jessalynn Keller, coauthor of Digital Feminist Activism: Girls and Women Fight Back Against Rape Culture"If you have ever found yourself wondering how, if it’s even possible, to be a good feminist in the digital age, look no further. Reflective and critical, Akane Kanai deftly examines social media as a new site for activism and organizing, while also acknowledging the challenges of navigating these online spaces."—Ms. Magazine, Karla J. Strand