Exploring the moral complexities of pacifism amid contemporary conflicts, the author challenges the notion of justifying violence in the face of war, particularly in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. By questioning the absence of peaceful alternatives, the book prompts readers to reconsider their views on conflict and the potential for nonviolent solutions in a world increasingly aware of the devastating impacts of modern warfare.
Humour plays a crucial role in political activism by enhancing outreach, mobilization, and the endurance of resistance cultures. The book showcases various eye-catching stunts from around the globe, demonstrating how these humorous tactics engage audiences and foster community involvement. Through these examples, it explores the intersection of comedy and activism, revealing how laughter can be a powerful tool in challenging the status quo and promoting social change.
The book explores the innovative and humorous tactics employed by anti-conscription activists, including a prison break and playful protests involving clowns and Santas. It showcases a variety of amusing political stunts that challenge authority and engage the public. Through interviews and documents, the narrative highlights how humor can enhance outreach and foster a culture of resistance. By integrating perspectives from nonviolence and humor studies, it offers valuable theoretical insights into the effectiveness of laughter as a tool for social activism.
"På barrikaderne for fred" udforsker glemte historier om fredelige løsninger i stedet for krig. Bogen fremhæver, hvordan vold er et valg, ofte baseret på uvidenhed. Den hylder de modige, der arbejder for fred gennem solidaritet og samarbejde, selv i svære tider, og viser, at en anden verden er mulig.
This book analyses how humour in political activism contributes to facilitating outreach, mobilisation and the sustaining of cultures of resistance. Drawing on examples of attention-grabbing stunts from around the world, Humour in Political Activism demonstrates how they succeed in turning relations of power upside down. The ambiguity and unpredictability of humour, Sørensen argues, makes it difficult to respond to this form of political activism when it is performed in public. Humorous political stunts can therefore challenge state power, help influence changes in law and make significant contributions to the conversations about how societies should be organised. The book also investigates the potential risks and limitations of using humour in nonviolent action and what makes humour unique compared with other forms of non-humorous political activism.