Speaking Truths

Autor*innen

• Valerie Chepp

Parameter

• Film
• Filmthema
• Hobby & Freizeit
• Kunst & Kultur

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The twenty-first century is marked by protests for social justice, predominantly led by young people. Beyond the visible demonstrations, many young adults engage in subtler forms of activism. Sociologist Valerie Chepp explores how spoken word poetry and youth participation in it enhance our understanding of contemporary social justice activism, focusing on identity, well-being, and love. Through detailed observations and interviews, she highlights a diverse group of young adults from Washington, D.C., who utilize spoken word to advocate for a more just world. Chepp examines the significance of personal storytelling and "truth" in spoken word activism, alongside the strategic use of aesthetics and emotions to foster political engagement across differences. She emphasizes the role of healing in sustaining movements for change. By intertwining poetry with personal narratives, Chepp illustrates how poets connect empathically, advance intersectional analyses of inequality, and make social justice relatable. This activist approach, rooted in friendship, lived experiences, and artistic kinship, is woven into everyday life, both online and offline. Chepp argues that spoken word activism emerges as a response to the neoliberal era, characterized by deepening structural inequalities. Her work sheds light on the complexities of modern activism and its relationship with the socio-political landscape, enriching our understanding of contemp

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback