Communication Activism Research for Social Justice: Engaged Research, Collective Action, and Political Change

Communication activism research promotes social justice, collaborates, and creates collective actors to represent marginalized communities. This book provides practical guidance on conducting communication activism research, discussing qualitative and quantitative methods, and evaluating interventions focusing on significant contemporary issues. It appeals to scholars studying communication and social justice activism and is ideal for courses on communication and activism, engaged communication scholarship, communication and social movements, and communication research methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Communication scholars have wholeheartedly embraced the call for engaged scholarship, and this comprehensive volume delves into the principles, practices, and outcomes of communication activism research for social justice. Communication activism research stands apart from other forms of engaged communication scholarship by its unwavering commitment to promoting social justice, engaging in collaborative interventions, and fostering the creation or support of collective actors that represent marginalized communities. The collective actors examined in this book encompass a wide range of organizations and movements, including Black Lives Matter, the feminist movement, and LGBTQ+ groups. This book offers invaluable practical guidance on conducting communication activism research, providing insights into managing its complexities and discussing qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating research interventions that address significant contemporary issues.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars engaged in the study and teaching of communication and social justice activism, as well as scholars from disciplines such as sociology. It serves as an ideal text for courses on communication and activism, engaged communication scholarship, communication and social movements, and communication research methods. By exploring the intersection of communication and social justice, this book contributes to our understanding of how communication can be used as a powerful tool for promoting change and fostering equity in society.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367759582