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Reilly Anne Dempsey Willis (University of Suffolk)

Hashtag Activism and Women’s Rights

Are Social Media Campaigns Really Making Laws Better for Women and Girls?

Reilly Anne Dempsey Willis (University of Suffolk)

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Bristol University Press
11 February 2025

Media studies; Feminism & feminist theory; Political campaigning & advertising; Gender & the law; Digital lifestyle

With over five billion internet users globally, it is crucial to understand social media activism and legal change for women and girls.

This insightful book examines the impact of international Twitter (now X) campaigns on domestic laws affecting women and girls. Exploring the complexities of legal change for women and girls across seven countries from Latin America to Middle East and Africa, the book offers empirical insights into the effectiveness of hashtag advocacy and sheds light on the role of social media in shaping different outcomes.

This is a key resource for understanding the dynamics driving social media activism and its potential impact on the rights of women and girls worldwide.

By: Reilly Anne Dempsey Willis (University of Suffolk)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529241280
ISBN 10: 1529241286
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 11 February 2025
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Reilly Anne Dempsey Willis is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Suffolk.

Reviews for Hashtag Activism and Women’s Rights: Are Social Media Campaigns Really Making Laws Better for Women and Girls?

“This book offers a compelling analysis of how digital campaigns amplify efforts for legal change across diverse contexts, while critically examining their tangible impacts and risks. By tracking one million tweets from campaigns in seven countries, the book uncovers the nuanced relationship between visibility, advocacy, and real-world outcomes for women and girls. For anyone interested in what hashtag activism can do, this book is for them.” Kaitlynn Mendes, Western University