Politicization of Mumsnet

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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This book investigates the growing politicization ofMumsnet and its use by politicians to influence middle-class women in the UK.The site's discussion topics go far beyond traditional 'mothering' subjects andencompass politics, feminism and current affairs. Understood as a safe spacefor gender-critical voices, the site has spawned real-life activism andcontinues to be both praised and attacked for its support of free speech oncontroversial subjects.Sarah Pederseninvestigates how Mumsnet has become a central part of a resurgent women'srights movement in the UK. She arguesthat its openness to discussion around this subject has allowed the site tofunction as a subaltern counter-public - a space where gender-critical feminists have been able to share information andmake plans for action and agitation.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-10-15
Mått129 x 198 x 13 mm
Vikt218 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSocietyNow
Antal sidor192
FörlagEmerald Publishing Limited
ISBN9781839094712

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'This book dispels two myths about mumsnet: that it is heaving with entitled,middle-class yummy mummies, or drowning in hate and bigotry. What SarahPedersen illustrates is that mumsnet is today a key route into feminism forboth women stuck at home with toddlers, and those who understand that women dohave some shared experiences -and not just having children or not. This bookis informative, amusing and a call to feminist action.'