Lgbtqi Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy

LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy analyses the organizational communication practices of Italian LGBTQI activists.

List of contents

Preface, 1 Setting the Scene and Getting the Story Straight, 2 The Anti-gender Countermovement and the Backlash Against Equality 3 Subversive Media Activism and the Rise of the Gay and Lesbian Liberation Movement, 4 Organizational Communication Practices of Italian LGBTQI Activists, 5 Re-envisioning Human Rights Through Rhetorical Activism, 6 Effects of Legislation on Attitudes Towards LGBTQI People, 7 Insights and Avenues for Future Research

About the author

Sara Gabai has worked in Asia and Central Asia with European Union-funded programs, UN agencies, academic institutions, the private sector, NGOs, civil society organizations and local communities, on communication for development initiatives. Her passion and expertise range from human rights to digital media activism and freedom of expression, media literacy education, gender and women’s economic empowerment, environmental and sustainability issues. Sara earned her Ph.D. in Human Rights and Peace Studies (2021) from the Institute of Human Rights and Peace, Mahidol University, Thailand, an MSc in Gender, Media and Culture from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a BA in Communications and a Minor in English Literature from John Cabot University, Italy.

Summary

LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy analyses the organizational communication practices of Italian LGBTQI activists.

Product details

• Authors: Sara Gabai, Sara (Eu Switch-Asia Programme) Gabai
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.01.2024
• EAN: 9781032270609
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3227060-9
• No. of pages: 142
• Series: Focus on Global Gender and Sexuality
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Italy, Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest, Gender studies, gender groups, Media studies: internet, digital media and society, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics