Hashtag Activism and Women’s Rights
Are Social Media Campaigns Really Making Laws Better for Women and Girls?| By: | Reilly Anne Dempsey Willis |
| Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
| Print ISBN: | 9781529241280 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781529241310 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2025 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
eBook Features
Instant Access
Purchase and read your book immediately
Read Offline
Access your eTextbook anytime and anywhere
Study Tools
Built-in study tools like highlights and more
Read Aloud
Listen and follow along as Bookshelf reads to you
With over five billion internet users globally, it is crucial to understand social media activism and legal change for women and girls. This insightful book examines the impact of international Twitter (now X) campaigns on domestic laws affecting women and girls. Exploring the complexities of legal change for women and girls across seven countries from Latin America to Middle East and Africa, the book offers empirical insights into the effectiveness of hashtag advocacy and sheds light on the role of social media in shaping different outcomes. This is a key resource for understanding the dynamics driving social media activism and its potential impact on the rights of women and girls worldwide.