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Course name
Resistance and Subversion on the Internet
Institution
York University
Instructor
Jonathan Obar
Wikipedia Expert
Ian (Wiki Ed)
Subject
Communication Studies
Course dates
2016-09-08 00:00:00 UTC – 2017-05-31 23:59:59 UTC
Approximate number of student editors
25


This course explores political, social and technical aspects of resistance and subversion on the internet.

New information and communication technologies (ICTs) afford opportunities for seeking normative ends. As individuals and groups attempt to resist and subvert institutional power structures and societal norms, scholars should assess the extent to which ICTs initiate, enhance and limit these attempts. Too often, technology enthusiasts quickly conclude that ICTs automatically contribute to positive change. At the same time, skeptics similarly conclude all too quickly that ICTs automatically produce negative results. Within and across contexts, scholars seeking to understand opportunities and drawbacks of new ICTs must also assess the extent to which the enthusiasts and the skeptics are correct.

In this class, we will discuss the history and the theory that informs current discussions of resistance and subversion on the internet. We will explore central questions relevant to current scholarship from multiple perspectives. We will investigate and analyze how resistance and subversion are conceptualized in light of ICT developments, and across social movement contexts. This will include studying various Canadian and international cases. We will discuss how those opposed to institutional and societal change push back against those who resist and subvert. With an eye towards empowering future generations of public scholars and activists, we will work towards a stronger understanding of how ICTs both create and destroy.

Student Assigned Reviewing
Ellesmith519 Rape Culture on the Internet
Eglavina Immigration voice
Madisynkeri Who Has Your Back? Studies
Ssmart09 Body Shaming
AndrewH7 Digital divide in Canada
Kdzyuben Hipster Sexism (or Ironic Sexism)
Sasha.sov Charmian Gooch
Meme valentine Black Girl Magic
VGuido Happy Hippie Foundation
COMN4201Kim Tampon Tax in Canada
Kez4201 Nkosi's Haven
Tts92 Mobile Activism
Pirevale Internet as Essential Service
Svana4201 The Pink Ladoo Project
Alfred0892 Audience Commodity Resistance/Subjectivity
Andrewkcli Media coverage of news in Canada
SimN Leaktivism
Chrisa24 Athlete Activism
Alleiyat Digital audience commodity
Kathy.s28 Subvertising
Nina.kalirai Controversy of U.S. College Athletes Being Paid
Pzimnicki
Air olg55 Violence Against Women in Canada
ArielWang429 The contribution of Qin Shi Huang
Laythsodmg

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