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Are We the 99%? - The Occupy Movement, Feminism, and Intersectionality (Hardcover)
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Are We the 99%? - The Occupy Movement, Feminism, and Intersectionality (Hardcover)
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The protestors that comprised the Occupy Wall Street movement came
from diverse backgrounds. But how were these activists—who sought
radical social change through many ideologies—able to break down
oppressions and obstacles within the movement? And in what ways did
the movement perpetuate status-quo structures of inequality?
Are We the 99%? is the first comprehensive feminist and
intersectional analysis of the Occupy movement. Heather McKee
Hurwitz considers how women, people of color, and genderqueer
activists struggled to be heard and understood. Despite cries of
“We are the 99%,” signaling solidarity, certain groups were
unwelcome or unable to participate. Moreover, problems with racism,
sexism, and discrimination due to sexuality and class persisted
within the movement. Using immersive first-hand accounts of
activists’ experiences, online communications, and media coverage
of the movement, Hurwitz reveals lessons gleaned from the conflicts
within the Occupy movement. She compares her findings to those of
other contemporary protest movements—nationally and globally—so
that future movements can avoid infighting and deploy an
“intersectional imperative” to embrace both diversity and
inclusivity.
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