Category: Intro

How do we frame Banksy’s art?

Art is, by definition, in the Britannica Dictionary: something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings. So, we can say it is very useful when it comes to making people think and feel. One name that stands out very strong among the ranks of iconic artists is Banksy, the British street artist whose works break through traditional barriers. Through a combination of humour, provocation, and creative originality however, it is these topics that Banksy’s art speaks about in societies where politics, poverty and social distinction are poorly articulated.

Activism / Art / Intro

The (il)legitimacy of Activist Communication without an journalistic ethical Framework

In this first intro-post, I would like to briefly introduce you to a subject I intend to dive deeper into in following posts. The subject I will address is the act of blogging and using social media for (il)legit activism, and put this toe to toe with journalism. The first question we need to ask is this one: Is journalism activism? I would argue, and I think most journalists would agree, that it is not. Mainly because it’s sole purpose is to provide information, and doing so in an impartial manner. Being an activist is, one could argue, quite the opposite – you have a very clear agenda.

Activism / Communication / Intro

Silence in Activism – is that legit?

In my first post on the (il)legit activism blog, I’d like to approach the topic of silence in activism. Can silence convey a message? What can silence achieve? And how can we understand and interpret silence? Can silence be legit activism? When I hear the word ‘activism’, many things come to mind: People in the streets marching, holding up banners, and chanting the message they want to get across. Also, demonstrations, rallies, speeches, petitions, marches and more. None of these immediate associations with activism are silent. On the contrary, most of them are rather loud, and to some extent, I would probably expect activism to be loud by nature, after all, activism tends to have something to say.

Activism / Art / Censorship / Intro

The Power of Skepticism in Digital Spaces

In our rapidly evolving and hyper-connected world, information knows no bounds, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries. While the digital age has granted us unprecedented access to knowledge, it has also eroded the importance of cultivating a healthy dose of skepticism. As I perused my social media feed, I couldn’t help but reflect upon the frequent encounters with information that required a more discerning eye. The phrase “I don’t care” reverberated in my thoughts, reminding me of the necessity for skepticism, especially when dealing with essential and problematic social issues.

Activism / Communication / Intro

Shaming “How-Dare-You” communication new climate activist trend?

In this first blog post from my side, I’m interested in taking a closer look at the language, communication, and rhetoric used by climate activists. I am interested in climate change communication – how the climate crisis is communicated by different actors in society and how it is received. I am especially fascinated by feelings and emotions connected to climate change communication. What kind of emotions does the sender intend to trigger at the receiver end and with hope for what action? Equally interesting is of course to understand how climate change communication is perceived by the receiver and what behavior changes it potentially leads to.

Activism / Climate Change / Communication / Intro

The Mobilization of Activists Fighting Against Book Banning

There has been a rise in the United States when it comes to censoring school curricula and materials available across school libraries. Especially books related to LGBTQ issues have been targeted. This has caused outrage amongst many students, and many of them are organizing to demand the right to read about such issues in their schools. The mission of The Illegit Activist Blog is to blog is to inspire, challenge, and encourage people to become involved in activism topics, regardless of whether they label themselves as activists or not. It is for this reason that it is worth raising the topic of the demonstrating student in the United States, since many of those demonstrating are people who have become engaged and that might not usually engage in such activist activities.

Activism / Censorship / Intro

Welcome to the (Il)legit Activism Blog!

We are super excited to kick off this journey and would in this very first post like to introduce you to the overall idea that’s behind this blog, and also shortly introduce ourselves. After all, who are we to evaluate if something is legitimate or not, if our readers won’t have the possibility to assess if they can trust us? “Illegit” is a play on the words legitimate/illegitimate, where the ‘i’ also stands for the person who ultimately decides on the (il)legitimacy of activism on their own terms. Likewise, “I” in English serves as a conversation opener.

Activism / Intro