Social Movements and the Law: Talking about Black Lives Matter and #MeToo

Synopsis

Black Lives Matter and #MeToo are two of the most prominent twenty-first-century social movements in the United States. On the ground and on social media, more people have taken an active stance in support of either or both movements than almost any others in the country's history. Social Movements and the Law brings together the voices of twelve scholars and public intellectuals to explore how Black Lives Matter and #MeToo unfolded—separately and together—and how they enrich, inform, and complicate each other. Structured in dialogues and punctuated with informative text boxes, illustrations, and discussion questions, this accessible guide to an increasingly influential area of the law centers rich intersectional analysis of both movements and prompts readers to undertake further reflection and conversation. At a time of heightened public attention to the broader implications of human social behavior and interaction, this book shows rather than tells how people with different perspectives can engage one another with open minds and generosity of spirit.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780520385184

Related ISBNs:

9780520385160, 9780520385177

Publisher:

University of California Press

Date of Addition:

11/12/24

Copyrighted By:

Lolita Buckner Inniss and Bridget J. Crawford

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government, Sociology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Lolita Buckner Inniss

Edited by:

Bridget J. Crawford