Counterpublic Protest and the Purpose of Occupy: Reframing the Discourse of Occupy Wall Street

Authors

  • Allison Laubach Wright University of Houston

Keywords:

Occupy Wall Street, public sphere, counterpublics

Abstract

Using the theoretical lens of counterpublics (Michael Warner; Nancy Fraser) this paper examines the Occupy Wall Street movement. By reframing the discourse around the movement, we can better understand the way Occupy operates and better judge its success as a movement trying to bring about political reform. 

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Published

2012-05-17