Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st Century Social Movements
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In Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st Century Social Movements, today’s foremost progressive and leftist communicators, organizers, artists, journalists, and academics share their collective insights in one powerful volume. Featuring in-depth case studies of both contemporary and historical movements, Liberation Stories distills successful theories, strategies, and tactics for anyone wanting to understand—and participate in—the diverse initiatives currently shaping our society.
Edited by Shanelle Matthews, Marzena Zukowska and the Radical Communicators Network, these case studies combine academic theory, historical examples, and best practices to provide a candid, forward-looking analysis of how real-world narratives evolve and are challenged through social justice communications.
WHY NOW?
Social movements like Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, climate justice, the Fight for $15, Palestine liberation, healthcare for all, and queer and trans resistance have illuminated a new narrative—one rooted in an inclusive vision of society, driven by a newly politicized and radicalized generation. This shift did not happen by chance. Movement workers have meticulously crafted communications and narrative strategies, honing their political messaging and storytelling to seize narrative power in today’s struggles.
The 21st century has seen a profound shift in the global socio-political and economic landscape, shaped by seismic interventions ranging from the War on Terror to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As far-right and conservative movements continue to gain traction worldwide, we need cutting-edge narrative, storytelling and political education tools now more than ever.
About the Editors
