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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy analyzes the organizational communication practices of Italian LGBTQI activists.The book investigates digital media activism practices, and how, through artifacts of political engagement, activists are championing social change through non-violent communications. The author also interrogates whether legal means are enough to combat hate and promote a culture of human rights.This book is an essential read for students and scholars interested in LGBTQ rights and activism. Zusammenfassung LGBTQI Digital Media Activism and Counter-Hate Speech in Italy analyses the organizational communication practices of Italian LGBTQI activists. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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...
