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Published on: May 10, 2019
Intersectionality within the racial justice movement in the summer of 2020
Dana R Fisher1, Stella M Rouse1
1University of Maryland at College Park College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College Park, MD 20742.
Intersectional identities significantly motivated participation in racial justice protests following George Floyd's murder. Understanding these motivations is key to the movement's diversity, success, and longevity.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Political Science
Background:
- Racial justice saliency influences how identities shape support for social movements.
- Recent studies indicate protest participants link issue-based concerns with personal identities to enhance movement support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of intersectionality in mobilizing individuals for mass demonstrations after George Floyd's murder.
- To analyze how diverse identities influenced participation in racial justice protests.
Main Methods:
- Surveys were conducted with a random sample of activists.
- Data was collected from participants in the 2020 protests in Washington, DC, following George Floyd's death.
Main Results:
- Intersectional motivations were found to play a significant role in mobilizing protest participants.
- Analysis helps explain the diversity observed within the protest crowd.
Conclusions:
- Understanding intersectional motivations is crucial for explaining protestor diversity and movement dynamics.
- Insights into these factors can inform strategies for enhancing racial justice movement success and sustainability.
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