Let’s Talk About Activist Practices No. 2

This open group conversation discusses politics and modes of social engagement and practicing more just worlds.

Activism can encompass a variety of expressions—from large-scale demonstrations and boycotts to education, community engagement, and everyday practices of caring. But regardless of the practice and context, the work toward social change often encounters obstacles in the form of the very structures it seeks to counter and envision differently. Financial security, health, childcare support, and other means enable the more privileged to have greater access, time, and other resources to engage in social action—meanwhile, those fighting for their day-to-day survival may be less present and less able to contribute. Simultaneously, those who have such privileges and use them to create a better world for all, often find themselves feeling overwhelmed and quickly burning out.

In this conversation, we asked:

💬 How can activism become more inclusive?
💬 How can we practice social change within our professions and everyday lives?
💬 What forms of building better worlds are there that are often overlooked?

“Let’s Talk” is an open conversation format to exchange working methods, research topics, and issues related to working in the fields of arts and design, culture, and education. It aims to connect across disciplines, support one another in professional struggles, and inspire to learn from each other’s questions, doubts, concerns, and victories.

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