Introduction: The Intersectional Imperative -- Are we the 99%? Conflict about Collective Identities -- "Sorry for the Mess. New Paradigm Under Construction": Inclusivity Frames in the Movement's Media and Culture -- Discriminatory Resistance: Gender and Race Dynamics in a Leaderless Movement -- Women Occupying Wall Street: Mobilizing Feminism within Occupy -- Conclusion: Intersectionality Lessons for Mass Movements -- Methodological Appendix.
Summary:
"As the Occupy movements take on economic inequality, organizers must confront participants frustrated with inequality within the movement related to gender, race, sexuality, and other identities. The negotiations between participants over leadership, messaging, inclusivity, and harassment offer lessons for the future of big-tent organizing in progressive movements"-- Provided by publisher.
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