Hashtag Activism and Women’s Rights: Are Social Media Campaigns Really Making Laws Better for Women and Girls? (First Edition)

By: Reilly Anne Dempsey Willis

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Synopsis: With over five billion internet users globally, it is crucial to understand social media activism and legal change for women and girls. This insightful book examines the impact of international Twitter (now X) campaigns on domestic laws affecting women and girls. Exploring the complexities of legal change for women and girls across seven countries from Latin America to Middle East and Africa, the book offers empirical insights into the effectiveness of hashtag advocacy and sheds light on the role of social media in shaping different outcomes. This is a key resource for understanding the dynamics driving social media activism and its potential impact on the rights of women and girls worldwide.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781529241303
Related ISBNs:: 9781529241310, 9781529241327, 9781529241280, 9781529241297
Publisher:: Bristol University Press
Date of Addition:: 02/11/25
Copyrighted By:: Bristol University Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Communication, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.