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communication activism

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Communication activism is a research field and academic concept that examines the strategic use of communication processes and practices by individuals, groups, and organizations to challenge existing power structures and effect social or political change. This field investigates the diverse communication strategies, tactics, and platforms employed in activist efforts, including persuasive rhetoric, media production, digital mobilization, and the construction of collective identities and narratives. Characterized by its focus on the instrumental role of communication in advocacy, resistance, and collective action aimed at transforming social norms, policies, or institutions, its significance lies in providing critical insights into the dynamics of social movements, the interplay of communication and power, and the potential for communication to serve as a tool for emancipation and social transformation.

Top Authors

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LR

Loyola University Chicago

DM

City, University of London

SH

University of Houston

SJ

Lakehead University

HM

University of Cincinnati

Top Institutions

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University of Washington

Seattle, United States

Pennsylvania State University

State College, United States

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, United States

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, United States

University of Arizona

Tucson, United States