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Pedersen, Sarah,

The politicization of Mumsnet / authored by Sarah Pedersen (Robert Gordon University, UK). - 1 online resource (192 pages) - SocietyNow . - SocietyNow. .

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

This book investigates the growing politicization of Mumsnet and its use by politicians to influence middle-class women in the UK. The site's discussion topics go far beyond traditional 'mothering' subjects and encompass politics, feminism and current affairs. Understood as a safe space for gender-critical voices, the site has spawned real-life activism and continues to be both praised and attacked for its support of free speech on controversial subjects. Sarah Pedersen investigates how Mumsnet has become a central part of a resurgent women's rights movement in the UK. She argues that its openness to discussion around this subject has allowed the site to function as a subaltern counter-public - a space where gender-critical feminists have been able to share information and make plans for action and agitation.

ISBN: 9781839094705

Subjects--Corporate Names:
mumsnet.com--Electronic discussion groups.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women's rights--Electronic discussion groups.--Great Britain
Electronic discussion groups--Political aspects--Great Britain.
Parenting--Electronic discussion groups.--Great Britain
Political Science, Women in Politics.
Political activism.

LC Class. No.: HQ1236.5.G7 / P43 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 302.23/12

Universal Decimal Class. No.: 323.2