The politicization of Mumsnet. [Webinar]

Pedersen, Sarah

Abstract

In this webinar, Sarah Pedersen discusses her new book, The Politicization of Mumsnet. 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.

Citation

PEDERSEN, S. 2020. The politicization of Mumsnet. [Webinar]. Presented as part of the RGU School of Applied Social Studies community seminar series, 12 November 2020, [virtual event]. Hosted on YouTube [online]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5AXa42jCAI

• Presentation Conference Type: Lecture
• Conference Name: RGU School of Applied Social Studies community seminar
• Conference Location: [virtual event]
• Start Date: Nov 12, 2020
• Deposit Date: Apr 19, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 19, 2024
• Keywords: Mumsnet; Parenting websites; Parenting online forums; Feminism; Gender politics; Transphobia
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2303954
• Publisher URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5AXa42jCAI
• Related Public URLs: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/957151 (Book)