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Information Activism: A Queer History of Lesbian Media Technologies (Sign, Storage, Transmission)

Name: Information Activism: A Queer History of Lesbian Media Technologies (Sign, Storage, Transmission)
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Book Synopsis: For decades, lesbian feminists across the United States and Canada have created information to build movements and survive in a world that doesn't want them. In Information Activism Cait McKinney traces how these women developed communication networks, databases, and digital archives that formed the foundation for their work. Often learning on the fly and using everything from index cards to computers, these activists brought people and their visions of justice together to organize, store, and provide access to information. Focusing on the transition from paper to digital-based archival techniques from the 1970s to the present, McKinney shows how media technologies animate the collective and unspectacular labor that sustains social movements, including their antiracist and trans-inclusive endeavors. By bringing sexuality studies to bear on media history, McKinney demonstrates how groups with precarious access to control over information create their own innovative and resourceful techniques for generating and sharing knowledge.

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Are you ready to dive into a rich and fascinating history? Look no further than Information Activism: A Queer History of Lesbian Media Technologies (Sign, Storage, Transmission). This groundbreaking book by Cait McKinney takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the underground world of lesbian feminists who defied societal norms to create information that would shape movements and empower their community.

In Information Activism, McKinney explores how these incredible women developed communication networks, databases, and digital archives that became the backbone of their activism. From humble beginnings, using tools as simple as index cards, to harnessing the power of computers, these innovators took matters into their own hands and connected people, ideas, and visions of justice.

The transition from paper to digital-based archival techniques is at the core of McKinney's narrative. She skillfully weaves together sexuality studies and media history to demonstrate not only the endurance of these movements but also the astoundingly creative and resourceful measures they took to generate and share knowledge.

In a world where marginalized communities struggle to obtain control over information, Information Activism offers a powerful testament to the resilience and ingenuity of those who refuse to be silenced. McKinney's exploration of intersectional activism expands beyond lesbian feminism to encompass antiracist and trans-inclusive efforts, showcasing the collective labor that sustains social movements.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to delve into a hidden realm of history. Gain a deeper understanding of the power of information activism and learn from those who paved the way. Order your copy of Information Activism: A Queer History of Lesbian Media Technologies (Sign, Storage, Transmission) today and join the movement.

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