Creativity and Resistance in a Hostile World

Creativity and resistance in a hostile world explores how creative acts can agitate for social change and offer vital sources of hope. It highlights grassroots arts work that responds to racisms, colonialism, and capitalist employment, emphasizing the value of creativity for marginalized individuals.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 18 December 2020
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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Creativity and resistance in a hostile world explores the profound impact of culture and its manifestations in artistic and creative forms on society. This groundbreaking volume, through original collaborative research, brings together a diverse range of stories and perspectives on the crucial role of creativity and resistance in a challenging world. In the backdrop of racial nationalism sweeping across nations, this book aims to understand how creative acts have sparked social change. It suggests that creative actions, when combined and pursued collaboratively, can provide a vital source of hope.

Drawing from a series of compelling case studies, this volume delves into the past and emerging grassroots arts work that has responded to racism, the legacies of colonialism, and the exploitative practices of capitalist employment across various contexts and locations, including England, Northern Ireland, and India. The book makes a timely intervention, highlighting the value of creativity for those often marginalized from positions of power, including the mainstream cultural industries. The authors also engage in critical reflection on the possibilities and limitations of collaborative research within and beyond academic institutions.

In conclusion, Creativity and resistance in a hostile world offers a thought-provoking exploration of the transformative power of culture and creativity in the face of adversity. Through its rich narratives and insightful analysis, the book provides valuable insights into the ways in which artistic and creative expressions can inspire social change, challenge oppressive systems, and foster a more inclusive and equitable society.

\n Weight: 336g\n
Dimension: 138 x 217 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526152855\n \n