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Craftivism: Gentle Protest

Sarah Corbett explains the power of 'craftivism', a form of activism which uses craft to create gentle protest.

Sarah Corbett explains the power of 'craftivism', a form of activism which uses craft to create gentle protest. Activists craft objects which communicate respectful messages calling for social change. She explains how words embroidered on a handkerchief, for example, can be just as effective as louder forms of protest.

Presenter: Olly Mann
Producer: Sheila Cook

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23 minutes

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Sat 26 Sep 2020 05:45
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